https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2011/05/29/counting-the-cats-in-zinjibar/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:43:11 -0400<![CDATA[News reports suggest that forces associated with al-Qaeda have taken over, at least temporarily, a major city in Yemen. The LA Times says Zinjibar, &#8220;the capital of Abyan province in the south had been overrun by the country&#8217;s Al Qaeda affiliate&#8221;. The civil strife in Yemen has diverted most of that country&#8217;s military energy to sectarian purposes, leaving any rebels who care to attack a free hand.]]>Sun, 29 May 2011 15:13:01 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/05/29/counting-the-cats-in-zinjibar-n190630