Houthi Rebels Reach Center of Key Yemeni City

Houthi rebels and allies backed by tanks pushed into central Aden, a strategic port city and the main foothold of fighters loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, witnesses said on Wednesday. Their relentless advance came despite a week of airstrikes by Saudi-led coalition forces. The alliance of mainly Sunni Gulf Arab states also has attacked the northern Shi'ite Houthis from the sea. Hadi's aides expressed alarm. "What's happening now would be a disaster for...

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