Yemen - Missionaries Killed

By Vicky O'Hara

Published December 30, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

NPR Diplomatic Correspondent Vicky O'Hara reports today's killing of three American workers at a Baptist hospital underscores the risks facing Americans in that Arabian state. Yemen is a key ally in the U.S. war on terrorism, but also a hotbed for Islamist militants.

Vicky O'Hara

Victoria (Vicky) O'Hara is a diplomatic correspondent for NPR. Her coverage of the State Department and foreign policy issues can be heard on the award-winning Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition as well as on NPR's newscasts.

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