Yemeni Riot Police Fail to Break Up Shi'ite Rebel Protest

Yemeni riot police using tear gas and water cannons failed to break up a protest by Shi'ite Houthi rebels who are blocking the main road between the capital, Sana'a, and the airport. One report says a protester was killed while others were treated for inhaling tear gas. Yemeni jets also attacked rebels in the northern al-Jawf province Sunday, killing at least 13. The Houthis are demanding the government resign and that fuel subsidies that held down gasoline and oil prices be...

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