Sana'a University Economics Professor Taha al-Fusail says the energy sector may be a lifeline, but Yemen needs to diversify its economy if it wants to grow in a way that will fund the government and feed the people.

VOA: standard.2010.04.20

But Vice President Joe Biden supports a proposal to narrowly target military efforts at al-Qaida, using unmanned aircraft and special forces.

VOA: special.2009.10.10

For the past four years, Al Wiman has organized a monthly science cafe for the Saint Louis Science Center in Missouri.

VOA: special.2010.05.14

The results from last Saturday's elections show Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's coalition won a strong victory over Shi'ite religious parties.

VOA: special.2009.02.07

Al-Shabab recently ended a ban on airlifts, but a UNICEF spokeswoman, Shantha Bloemen, says there are no guarantees.

VOA: special.2011.07.23

He said the three nations are joined by a common goal to "defeat al-Qaida and its extremist allies in Pakistan and Afghanistan."

VOA: special.2009.05.09

The president said groups like al-Qaida would surely use a nuclear weapon if they got one.

VOA: special.2010.04.17

When we got together for a meal at a restaurant, Al paid every time.

VOA: special.2009.10.04

Last week, the Central Intelligence Agency suffered a setback in its efforts against al-Qaida.

VOA: special.2010.01.09

He says Ayman al-Zawahri -- a surgeon -- is the real founder of al-Qaida.

VOA: special.2011.05.07

It was a song called "Swanee." A popular entertainer, Al Jolson,sang the song.

VOA: special.2009.02.08

Poverty can help breed extremism al-Qaida is a growing concern for the Yemenis.

VOA: special.2010.01.09

One day,Al scraped together a few dollars for a lottery ticket.

VOA: special.2009.10.04

A few years ago, my friend Al won the lottery.

VOA: special.2009.10.04

Late Thursday, fighters loyal to Commander Karey carried out a revenge attack on an al-Shabab stronghold in the capital.

VOA: standard.2009.04.17

Al-Zaidi missed Mr.Bush when he threw both shoes on December 15, during a press conference with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

VOA: standard.2009.03.12

For the past four years, Al Wiman has organized a monthly science caf for the Saint Louis Science Center in Missouri.

VOA: standard.2010.05.04

Many are growing frustrated with their conditions. Abou el Walid is a community leader at the Bourj al Barajne.

VOA: standard.2010.06.29

"For the first time ever we have the chance to put al-Qaida and related groups between a hammer and an anvil,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki called the passage of the vote a historic victory of the will of the people."

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

Intelligence officials say Balawi was a double agent, posing as a Jordanian informant but working for the al-Qaida terror network.

VOA: standard.2010.01.09

A family friend, political activist the Reverend Al Sharpton, says they want to ensure that the pop star is properly honored.

VOA: standard.2009.06.29

Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb is a Sunni organization which was formerly known as the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

Ahlu-Sunna Wal-Jamaa took up arms against al-Shabab more than a year ago, after al-Shabab militants desecrated the graves of revered Sufi clerics.

VOA: standard.2010.01.02