Yemeni President Promises to Step Down within Days

THE GUARDIAN: Ali Abdullah Saleh, who has been in power for 33 years, says he will step down after months of protests across the country

The Yemeni president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, has said he will step down in the coming days.

Late last month Saleh, who has been in power for 33 years, called for early elections in his first speech since his return from Saudi Arabia to Yemen, which provoked a wave of violent protests. » | Staff and agencies | Saturday, October 08, 2011