UN Envoy: Truce Reached in Yemen

A United Nations envoy says Yemen's government has reached an agreement to end fighting with Shi'ite Houthi rebels that has intensified in recent days. The special advisor to the U.N. Secretary-General on Yemen, Jamal Benomar, said Saturday that the deal will "lay the foundation for national partnership and for security and stability." He said the agreement was reached following intense consultations with all parties to resolve the crisis. Benomar spoke shortly after...

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