February 28, 2011 8:29 AM

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Pressure on Yemen President to resign

In Yemen, pressure is growing on President Ali Abdullah Saleh to resign after the leaders of two of Yemen's most important tribes abandoned the president and joined the anti-regime movement. Reports say, powerful tribal leaders, including those of the Hashid and Baqil, pledged to join protests against Saleh at a gathering north of the capital. President Saleh has already ordered the formation of a government committee to open a dialogue with protesters. Protestors are demonstrating in the country asking President Saleh to step down who is in power for more than 32 years.

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