Amran

The position of Merodach as sun-god is confirmed by the small lapis-lazuli relief found by the German expedition at the mound known as Amran ibn 'Ali, as he also carries a staff and a ring, and his robe is covered with ornamental circles, showing, in all probability, his solar nature.

The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Theophilus Goldridge Pinches 1895

SAN'A, Yemen—Yemeni soldiers fired rockets on protesters in the restive northern province of Amran Friday, killing three people and injuring seven others, according to a Shia rebel spokesperson.

Yemeni Protests Turn Violent Oliver Holmes 2011

The area he controls includes the governorates of Sa'ada, Hodeidah, Hajja, Amran, and Mahwit, and he is more powerful than any governor.

Yemen showdown looms as army loyalties divide 2011

It is not the armed forces, nor Saleh and his army that protect Sanaa, but the tribes of Hashed and others, Al-Ahmar told the crowd in Amran province.

Violence marks 'Friday of Rage' across Yemen 2011

Analysts say the benchmark gave up gains late in the session following reports that Yemeni soldiers had killed two protesters and wounded at least nine others Friday, when they opened fire on an anti-regime rally in the northern province of Amran.

Indian Shares End Flat on Middle East Tensions Sudeep Jain 2011

They had moved out of the family's ancestral heartland — the city of Amran, 28 miles northwest of Sanaa — under the command of Hussein al-Ahmar, the younger brother of the head of the Hashid confederation, Sadeq al-Ahmar, he said.

Yemen slides toward all-out fight for power 2011

On Friday, Yemeni soldiers fired rockets on protesters in the restive northern province of Amran, killing three people and injuring seven others, a Shia rebel spokesman said.

Yemen's Leader Rejects Opposition Plan Oliver Holmes 2011

A security official said the Amran protesters were carrying weapons.

Yemeni Protests Turn Violent Oliver Holmes 2011

Ahmed Al-Sowfi, a tribal leader from the province of Amran, was among those leading the siege Sunday afternoon at the U.A.E. Embassy.

Yemen Leader Balks at Quitting Margaret Coker 2011

Meanwhile, more than 100,000 protesters gathered in the Bahraini capital, and Yemeni soldiers fired rockets on protesters in the restive northern province of Amran, killing three people and injuring seven others.

Stocks Fall, but Gain for the Week Donna Kardos Yesalavich 2011