Sunday, November 8, 2009

Yemen's Civil War Escalates

Saudis Claim Gains From Yemen Rebels, Rebels Deny It -- Reuters

DUBAI, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said it had regained control of territory seized by Yemeni rebels in an incursion last week, but the rebels denied the claim and said Yemeni villages were being bombed heavily.

Saudi Arabia launched air strikes on rebels in northern Yemen last week after Shi'ite Muslim insurgents crossed the border and said they had seized an area called Jabal Dukhan.

The rebels on Sunday denied they had lost control of Jabal Dukhan and said the kingdom's offensive was continuing, with Yemeni villages the target of heavy bombing.

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More News On Yemen

Saudis take mountain from Yemen rebels -- NPR
Saudis take mountain from Yemen rebels -- AP
Saudis claim control of region from Yemeni rebels -- CNN
Rebels 'down' Yemen warplane as fighting rages -- AFP
Yemen's president: War has just started -- Press TV

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