Reuters: Yemen's Houthis battle over central Aden, first medical aid arrives
(Reuters) - Houthi forces fought battles street by street with local militia in the old center of Aden on Wednesday, as the first boatloads of emergency medical aid arrived to the south Yemeni port city which aid workers say faces a humanitarian catastrophe.
Residents saw a dozen bodies strewn on the streets and said several buildings were burnt or demolished by rocket fire. Mosques broadcast appeals for jihad against the Houthis, Iran-allied fighters who have taken over large areas of Yemen.
By mid-afternoon residents of the central Crater neighborhood said the Houthi push, backed by tanks and armored vehicles, had been at least partially repelled, and that Houthi fighters had been cleared from some northern neighborhoods.
MIDDLE EAST
Yemen crisis: Rebels push into central Aden.
US urges citizens to flee war-torn Yemen by sea.
Iran sends two military ships to Gulf of Aden — media. Report: Iran sends navy vessels near Yemen amid airstrikes.
U.S.-led forces conduct six air strikes in Iraq, Syria: military.
Iraq launches drive against ISIS, but reports on scale differ.
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Islamic State bombs target Syria rivals, kill 31: monitors.
'Military operation needed' in Syria's Yarmuk camp. U.N. warns of 'slaughter of innocents' in Syrian refugee camp.
Tehran will start using fastest centrifuges on day deal takes effect.
Palestinian killed after stabbing two Israeli soldiers.
ASIA
India envoy weighs in on Pakistan's growing nuclear arsenal.
US soldier shot dead in Afghanistan 'insider attack'. American, Afghan killed in firefight between Afghan and NATO soldiers.
China, Vietnam must manage sea dispute well to keep peace: Xi.
China accuses Washington of interfering in its territorial matters.
US warns China and its rivals against militarisation of territorial disputes.
North Korea says expels U.S. aid worker for 'anti-state conspiracy'.
Taiwan rations water amid drought.
AFRICA
Kenyan neglect of northeast seen stoking Islamist resentment.
Kenya shuts Somali-linked money transfer firms. Kenya freezes bank accounts of suspected terrorism supporters.
Rwandan rebel group kills 10 soldiers in eastern Congo ambush.
Spiritual leader of Libya’s biggest Jihadi group pledges allegiance to ISIS.
Libya’s war rages, but Eni keeps pumping oil.
Security Council condemns Boko Haram attacks in northeast Nigeria, Chad.
More South Sudanese seek shelter at U.N. bases. New arrivals at UN camp add to largest number of displaced in South Sudan since conflict began.
'Freedom!': Freed Dutch hostage arrives in Mali capital.
EUROPE
Two servicemen killed in past 24 hours in east Ukraine: Kiev military. Ukrainian military reports increased attacks by Russian-backed insurgents.
Putin calls for improved trade in talks with Greek PM. Russia's Putin: Greece did not ask for financial aid.
West must scare Russia with nukes – Lech Walesa.
Activist: Russia's Nemtsov murder probe flawed.
EU re-imposes sanctions on Iranian bank, shipping firms.
Imam who criticized Syria's Assad found shot to death in car in London.
French air traffic strike prompts hundreds of cancellations.
AMERICAS
At the Summit of the Americas, focus is likely to be on the U.S. and Cuba.
Ambush that killed 15 police in western Mexico a rarity.
Latin America silent on Venezuela as US airs rights concerns.
Russia didn’t carry out White House computer hack, Peskov says. Russian cyberhack not confirmed by White House.
Official: Unclassified White House computers vulnerable to hackers.
U.S. immigration agents arrest 976 gang members in sweep.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda affiliate in Yemen making gains, Pentagon chief says.
Boston Marathon bombing trial spotlights challenge of stopping ‘lone-wolf’ terrorists.
Ex-Gitmo detainee reportedly a suspect in killing of Ugandan prosecutor.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Royal Dutch Shell to buy BG Group in £47bn deal.
Saudi Arabia boosts daily oil output to record 10.3 million barrels — reports.
American boss of World Bank ignores Obama, welcomes new Chinese bank.
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