A: Front-Page Headlines:
1. 12 Chief Editors of Newspapers Condemn the Efforts to Divide the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate.
2. The US Parliament Condemns Violations in Yemen, and the US Congress Warns Against Regression of Democracy.
3. Three Parties Control the Elections Registration Committees.
4. The Rabitah Party Condemns Interference of the Authorities in the Affair of Political Parties.
5. Attack on the Government Offices Complex in Al-Jawf.

B: Issue's Editorial:
Yemen's democracy will never mature, and it will never grow so long as the authorities deal with it as a beautification kit it uses to simply improve its image.
We cannot overcome our crisis so long as some elements within the ruling circles see democracy as a gift from them to the people, which they give or withdraw at whim as it fits their private interests or calculations without regard to the constitution or laws.
Democracy will never become a cornerstone for building a modern Yemen if it continues to serve as a shield for the opportunistic drive to grab everything.
Democracy should be a base on which we can build a better tomorrow. It should form our beliefs and behavior as a complete package based on civil society where the law is higher than everyone.

B: Issue's Editorial:
Al-Belagh newspaper received information that Yemeni-US relations are not in good shape. An indicator of this has been the US State Department's report on human rights in Yemen. Another indicator is the absence of any news on a timetable for the president to visit Washington. A third indicator is that contact between Yemen and the US continues at the level of Assistant Secretary of State. Finally, there is the refusal of the Americans to resume assistance under the EPF program, except for humanitarian shipments of flour.
At the military level, the Americans have also refused to resume shipments under FMS regarding spare parts of American military hardware in Yemen.
On this basis, the need for creating solidarity among Arabs and Muslims becomes clear and strategic. Arab and Muslim states are duty-bound to create mechanisms for solidarity and unity at the political, economic and military levels.
In as much as our governments try to improve relations with the US and the West in general, they should consolidate inter-Arab and inter-Muslim relations. If this happens, they will see that it is the US that will seek to improve relations with them.

B: Issue's Editorial:
Under the leadership of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, Yemeni diplomacy continues to achieve great success in translating its principles into action internally and internationally.
The Republic of Yemen has always been faithful to its principles, especially those of political pluralism, civil liberties, and market-based economics. The same is true of our relations with our neighbors as Yemen always tried to find negotiated solutions to any differences. Examples include the peaceful resolution of the border with the Sultanate of Oman, the arbitration with Eritrea on the Red Sea Islands of Hunaish, and the continued talks with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the border issue. We have always worked hard to build bridges of confidence and mutual cooperation as we prepare for the future.
The Presidential visits to many fraternal and friendly countries also serve the same purpose of enhancing political understanding and economic cooperation.

B: Issue's Editorial:
It is known that a strong and vibrant opposition can improve and enhance the work of the state. The centers of power in Yemen recognized early that the opposition is weak, fragmented, and docile. They also recognized that the media has become the most effective force in the scene. That explains the recent actions to reduce the margin of freedom for the press.
Those people today who are attacking the free and independent press actually show that they are weak. That is why they are using force in an illegal way against editors and journalists.
However, let me address the main issue here - the role of the opposition.
In my opinion, the opposition parties have one of two choices.
Either they promote and protect the interests of the public, even if that will cost them some of the financial and psychological benefits that their leaders now get from the authorities, or they stop talking in the name of the people and the public interest.
To be sure, we are not asking opposition leaders to take arms against the state, but we wish that they take a clear position on the national issues at hand.
Honestly speaking, the people are tired not only of the rulers and their mistakes, but also of the ineffective and self-centered opposition.

A: Font-Page Headlines:
1. The President Arrives in Singapore After Successful Visits to India and Japan.
2. The Cabinet Approves the Use of Telephone Cards.
3. Completion of Aden Telephone Network.
4. Aden Receives a 200-Container Ship.

B: Issue's Editorial:
Everyday, we see on the ground the fruits of the economic and political opening-up of Yemen under the leadership of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. This is clearly seen in the presidential visits to Japan and India.
The talks at the highest level in both countries have centered on economic cooperation, as a necessary base for political understanding. This is also going to be the same in the short stop-over in Singapore.
The wise political leadership of our country is indeed taking a well-prepared nation into the 21st century. The signals of prosperity are clear.
 

B: Issue's Editorial:
Comrade Lenin was a very intelligent person. His repeated statement that 'the road to hell is paved with good intentions' applies to a personal experience for me last week.
I was a zealous participant in the preparations for the Second Convention of the Journalists Syndicate. All along, I was praying that God protect our syndicate from the scandal of the king.
Everybody knows the story of the king who spent a lot of money of good clothes. One day, there came to his city two crooks who claimed to weave excellent cloth. There was one catch, however. The cloth was invisible to people who occupy positions they do not deserve.
The two men were employed to weave the new garment for the king. So, all the king's men, one after another pretended to see the cloth that was not there, lest they should be told they did not deserve their position.
Then one day, the king put on his new clothes, which were not there and walked around the town. All his aides praised his new clothes. But one little boy shouted, "The king has no clothes."
The king realized that his aides were lying to him, and that he had no clothes.

A: Front-Page Headlines:
1. The Future of the Region Is Tied to Stability, Development and Respect for Human Rights and Liberties.
2. Scotland Yard Gets Help from Yemeni Security, and a Second Person Arrested Worked in Yemen for 7 Years.
3. Dr. Biblawi: Access of the Public to Information Is the Most Important Indicator of Democracy.
4. Peaceful Demonstration Against Construction of Petrol Station Near Salt Basins.
5. Somali Refugees Demonstrate at Jaheen Camp.

B: Issue's Editorial:
These days, large numbers of pilgrims are headed to Mecca for the Haj which is one of the pillars of Islam. But God has ordained this requirement on the basis of ability. A pilgrim is supposed to pay for the Haj with his/her pure and legally earned income.
Therefore, we urge all Yemeni would-be pilgrims to check their resources and see if they have plundered any private or public resources and return them.

B: Issue's Editorial:
The authorities proceeded yesterday in their war to control the civil society organizations. They financed, organized and controlled the 2nd Conference of the Journalists' Syndicate.
It is unfortunate that some journalists have found it in their interest to go along with the authorities in this undemocratic move. But the real journalists have stayed away.