Americans concerned about the Economy the War and Unemployment

Concerns About U.S. Future

America is not only beginning a new year, but a new decade. As Katie Couric speaks reports, American citizens are voicing their hopes and concern for their families, their nation and the decade ahead.

US and UK shut embassies in Yemen - 04 Jan 10

The US and Britain have closed their embassies in Yemen, citing fears of an al-Qaeda attack.

The moves come as Washington gives the country renewed focus following the failed bombing of a US airliner on Christmas Day.

The suspect in that attempted attack has been linked to a group, calling itself al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, which is believed to be based in Yemen.

For now, the US is only talking about increasing aid to Yemen's military, but speculation is growing about whether Washington will take its own military action in the Middle East country.

Patty Culhane reports.

World tallest building in Dubai to open Monday- 04 Jan 10

World's tallest building to open in Dubai - 04 Jan 10

Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, is set to open on Monday in Dubai amid tight security.

The 160-floor tower will be looking down at a city struggling with an economic crisis.

As Al Jazeera's Dan Nolan reports, the building's opening is seen as part of an effort to salvage Dubai's reputation. But will the so-called superscraper attract enough business?

Burj Dubai World Tallest Building opens today

World's Tallest Building Set To Open Monday

The Burj Dubai tower is designed to be the centerpiece of a large-scale, mixed-use development that will include 30,000 homes, nine hotels, 6 acres of parkland, 19+ residential towers, the Dubai Mall, and a large man-made lake. The complete 500 acre development will cost about $20 billion dollars (US). Once completed, the tower will cover a total of over 22 million square feet of development.

The official height of the Burj Dubai is kept secret because of international competition, but current estimates have it rising to a height in excess of 2,600 feet. Some estimate that it will be 189 floors or so - it is to be the tallest building in the world.

Recently, the construction site already surpassed height needed to make it (uncompeted) the second tallest building in the world.

The Burj Dubai is located in Dubai which is a city in the emirate of Dubai, part of the United arab Emirates in the Gulf region of the Middle East.