Yemen says air raid kills two top al Qaeda militants

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“The raids … killed two leading al Qaeda elements who were planning terrorist operations against vital installations in Yemen,” the official said in a statement. Residents earlier told Reuters that up to 20 people may have been killed in the raid in southern Abyan province. Yemen has boosted security at oil and gas facilities after it declared open war on al Qaeda following the failed bombing of a U.S.-bound plane on Christmas Day which was claimed by the group's regional wing in December. Original Article: Forum: News/Activism

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