Topic: Rod Nordland

Houthi rebels have seized control of the government in Sana'a, Yemen, leading the United States, Britain, and France to close their embassies. New York Times reporter Rod Nordland reports from the ground that the streets remain relatively calm and that the Houthis are attempting to reach out to the U.S. for diplomatic recognition. Despite their official slogan—which includes "Death to America"—the Houthi leadership claims they are willing to cooperate against Al-Qaeda.