Yemen Sides Trade Accusations of Cease-fire Violations

Rebels and pro-government forces accused each other of violating a cease-fire in Yemen, but the truce appeared to be largely holding Wednesday. The accusations included continued ground fighting, shelling by Houthi rebels and airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition that has been backing President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi's government since March. The cease-fire went into effect on Tuesday as representatives from the government and rebels began U.N.-sponsored peace talks in...

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