Saudi Concerned by Regional StrifeThe Sunni Muslim monarchy of Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter and major US ally sits in the center of a region of turmoil

Yemen Protesters Reject US-backed TransitionTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Yemen's protest movement on Sunday insisted on the quick exit of President Ali Abdullah Saleh after his ruling party accepted a Gulf plan for him to quit in 30 days in a move hailed by Washington.The United States had urged a peaceful transition after Mr Saleh's General People's Congress (GPC) party said late on Saturday it accepted

Embattled Yemeni President Agrees to Step DownTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Ali Abdullah Saleh, the embattled President of Yemen, has agreed to step down and hand power to his deputy in exchange for immunity from prosecution.Ali Abdullah Saleh, who has ruled for 32 years, has faced months of protests from an opposition movement which has accused his government of corruption and of failing to tackle the