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Yemen Houthi Rebel Attack on Saudi Village Wounds 5: State Media

A projectile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels hit a village in Saudi Arabia's southern Jizan province, wounding five civilians, state media reported.

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Saudi Intercepts Yemeni Houthi Missiles, Drones: Coalition

The Saudi-led coalition Thursday intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels towards the kingdom, state media said, after the insurgents claimed they had targeted the capital Riyadh.

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Yemen’s Southern Separatists Withdraw From Peace Talks

Yemen's southern separatists have withdrawn from talks over a Saudi-sponsored power-sharing deal with the internationally recognized government, in the latest setback for the troubled process.

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‘Legitimate’ Concerns About Saudi Arms Sales, Ex-US Official Says

State Department officials voiced concern over risks to civilians before Secretary of State Mike Pompeo rammed through $8.1 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies, a former aide was quoted Monday as telling lawmakers.

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Yemeni Separatists Abandon Self-Rule, Push Peace Deal

Yemeni separatists abandoned their declaration of self-rule in the south on Wednesday and pledged to implement a stalled Saudi-brokered peace deal, mending a rift between allies in the war against Houthi rebels.

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Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for CIA, Mossad

Iran executed a man convicted of spying for the US and Israel, including helping to locate former General Qassem Soleimani.

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7 Children, 2 Women Killed in Yemen Air Strike: UN

Seven children and two women were killed in northwest Yemen as Riyadh said it intercepted missiles fired by Yemeni Houthi rebels.

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Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Operation Against Yemen’s Houthis

The Saudi-led military coalition Thursday launched a major operation against Yemen's Houthis, warning rebel leadership after missile and drone attacks on the kingdom.

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