IN: the united states announced friday it has authorized non-essential diplomatic personnel and adult family members to return from yemen , saying the threat level there remains high .
summary: us allows return of non-emergency personnel from yemen

IN: iraq 's commercial society is considering restoring trade relations with jordan , iraq 's top businessman said here thursday .
summary: iraqi commercial society considers reviving trade with jordan

IN: the west african bloc that has worked to defuse togo 's presidential succession crisis criticized a leading opposition party candidate wednesday for declaring himself the country 's new leader , despite losing a disputed election .
summary: west african bloc condemns togo opposition leader for declaring himself president

IN: the world health organization -lrb- who -rrb- said the bird flu virus sweeping asia has not yet changed into a form capable of easy human-to-human transmission after further tests on suspect cases in vietnam .
summary:
who says new data shows bird flu can not transmit easily among humans