Yemen hosts Arabian Gulf soccer cup

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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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