Barack Obama praises Yemen's fight against al-Qa'eda - Telegraph

Mr Obama and Mr Saleh spoke just one day after al-Qa'eda gunmen launched attacks in Yemen Photo: AFP But despite commitments by the Yemeni government to crack down on extremism, the two leaders noted that Al-Qa'eda remained a "continuing threat" in the country on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula.

"President Obama applauded Yemen's determination to address the terrorist threat the Yemeni people face and recognized the sacrifices of Yemeni forces involved in this effort," the White House said.