Yemen hosts Arabian Gulf soccer cup
The Gulf Cup of Nations soccer tournament starts on Tuesday.It’s taking place in one of the most dangerous regions of one of the most dangerous nations on earth: southeast Yemen.Middle East-based journalist Laura Kasinof has been writing about this improbable venue in Foreign Policy.
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