State is pulling non-essential personnel and family members out of Yemen.

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State is pulling non-essential personnel and family members out of Yemen.

26 May 2011 Last updated at 00:21 ET

US withdraws diplomats from Yemen amid clashes

The US has ordered all its non-essential diplomats and family members of embassy staff to leave Yemen as fighting there escalates.

At least 44 people have been killed since Monday in clashes between tribal fighters and government troops.

President Ali Abdullah Saleh has again said he will not step down and leave Yemen, despite mounting protests.

He has so far refused to sign a transition deal that would see him resign in favour of a unity government.

The US State Department has also warned Americans against travelling to Yemen.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13556349?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

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