A town in Yemen has been retaken by the country's army, amid claims militants withdrew during the night.
Official sources in Yemen said the southern town of Jaar was taken from al-Qaeda after heavy fighting.
However, local witnesses said militants in the town fled in the night with weapons and furniture towards Shuqra, according to the AFP news agency.
Yemeni troops are trying to regain control of the province of Abyan, which was seized by the militants last year.
Jaar has been under the control of Ansar al-Sharia an off-shoot of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula for more than a year.
During 2011 the country was also the scene of numerous anti-government protests and separatist unrest.
In May 2012 the Yemeni Army, backed by the United States, began an offensive to retake towns controlled by Islamist militants.
Jihadists had controlled a large area of the southern province of Abyan.
According to Reuters, the fight to regain control of Jaar led to the deaths of at least 24 people, the majority of whom were militants.
The town has a population of more than 100,000 people.
Residents were quoted as saying militants left behind flyers apologising for any harm that had been brought to Jaar and its residents and asking for forgiveness.
Yemen is the Arab world's most impoverished country, and has the most serious water scarcity problems in the world.
It is estimated about 350,000 people have been displaced by conflict in the north.
In 2011, anti-government protests led to the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, with power handed to the former Vice-President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi.
While the protests may have died down, militant action in the country has carried on, earning focus from the government under Mr Hadi.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Weaver Furniture Sales and Shipshewana Ready For Amish Furniture Shoppers and Summer Travelers - YAHOO!
The warm weather is bringing Amish furniture lovers from across the country to Shipshewana, Indiana.
Shipshewana, IN (PRWEB) June 12, 2012
As summer moves into full swing, the heat is on for travelers looking to discover deals and delectable dishes. Intrepid visitors from across the Midwest are making their way to the Amish town of Shipshewana, Indiana in search of a quality Amish furniture store and delicious foods. Shipshewana is ready for visitors and offers a variety of events and activities fit for the family.Shipshewana Quilt Festival – For quilting enthusiasts, there is no bigger weekend than June 20-23. Featuring a nationally recognized speaker, a huge quilt and vendor show (including a quilting “schoolhouse” for beginning quilters) and plenty of activities, this event always draws big crowds.
Shipshewana Yard Sale – On July 13 at the Antique Gallery Lawn, check out Shipshewana’s community yard sale! Space is open for anyone to sell their items, and the antique gallery boasts 100 dealers and 31,000 sq. feet of gallery space with rare antiques.
Habitat for Humanity Auction – Interested in making a positive difference in the world? Come out to the Habitat for Humanity Auction on August 3. Bid on food, furniture, quilts, baked goods and other items and the proceeds will benefit the LaGrange County Habitat. For more information on how to volunteer with building projects or other ways to get involved, visit http://www.lagrangehabitat.org.
Amish Furniture - As a member of the Shipshewana Retail Merchants Association, Weaver Furniture Sales is proud sponsor of local events (such as the Shipshewana May Fest) and keeps the doors open for all solid wood furniture buffs during the spring and summer months. Owner LeRoy Weaver welcomes visitors, stating, "We love welcoming new visitors to our town and making them feel at home." Discover a huge variety of solid wood home furniture here.
About Weaver Furniture Sales:
Weaver Furniture Sales was established in 1989 in Shipshewana, Indiana, and is an Amish, family-owned furniture business that offers a full line of solid wood, Amish Furniture at affordable prices – for both residential and commercial purposes. Weaver Furniture Sales features shaker styles, traditional and mission furniture. As part of their client services, Weaver Furniture Sales provides furniture design consultation services, custom furniture options, furniture quotes, layaway options and various delivery alternatives for residences and businesses in the United States from their quiet country showroom in Shipshewana, Indiana.
LeRoy and Ida Weaver have owned and operated Weaver Furniture Sales for over twenty-two years, beginning with a 1,500 square foot showroom and expanding to over 15,000 square feet today. Previously, they owned and managed LeWana Dairy Farm where they milked cows and raised corn and hay.
Marty Weaver
Weaver Furniture Sales
260-768-7730
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Source: news.yahoo.com
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