"Al Qaeda is trying to build a stronghold in al-Baitha and it is in the beginning stages. We are trying to eliminate their presence while it is still possible and easy," one of the officials said.
MORE: http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/10/world/meast/yemen-airstrike/index.html?hpt=imi_c2
See also...
Suspected drone attacks kills 14 militants in Pakistan
http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/09/world/asia/pakistan-drone-militants/index.html?hpt=ias_c2
Israel airstrikes target Gaza, killing at least 16
http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/10/world/meast/gaza-israel-airstrike/index.html?hpt=imi_c2
