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    July 24, 2011

Car Bombing in Yemen Kills at Least 9 Near Military Base

   Diaa Bekheet

   Yemeni officials say a sucide bomber outside a military base in the
   country's restive south has killed nine soldiers and wounded more than
   20 others.
   Officials are blaming al-Qaida militants for Sunday's attack in the
   city of Aden. They say the bomber exploded his vehicle
   Officials say the blast occurred as troops were preparing to leave for
   Abyan province to assist in fighting al-Qaida-linked militants.
   No one has claimed responsibility for the bombing, but officials
   suspect the militants may be behind the attack.

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