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Fighting outside Yemeni capital kills 55, wounds dozens

SANAA: Yemeni medical officials say fighting outside the capital between Shiite rebels and forces loyal to an internationally recognized government has killed more than 55 people on both sides. The officials said Saturday that the clashes took place in Nihm district, about 30 miles...

Saudi court jails rights activist over tweets

A Saudi court sentenced human rights activist Issa al-Nukheifi to six years in prison on Wednesday over tweets critical of the government, a rights group said, confirming a Saudi newspaper report. Saudi newspaper Okaz said the defendant, who it did not identify, was accused of criticising...

Saudi Arabia sacks several high-ranking army officials

Saudi Arabia on Monday removed several high-ranking army officials and forced its army chief and air force commander into retirement, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported. According to a royal decree, Saudi Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Abdulrahman bin Saleh bin Abdullah...