Saudi Arabia Repels Cross-Border Attack by Houthi Rebels

Saudi Arabia says it has killed "dozens" of Yemeni Shi'ite rebels who were carrying out a large-scale cross-border attack on the kingdom. In a statement, Riyadh's Defense Ministry said three Saudi soldiers were killed in the late Thursday fighting in southern Najran province. The ministry says the rebels attacked border posts and control points. They were repelled by a combination of Saudi ground troops and airstrikes. It is believed to be the largest cross-border...

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