18 die in attack on Yemen intelligence service

19/08/12 09:16 CET

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At least 18 soldiers and security guards have been killed by suspected Islamic militants in an attack in Yemen.

A car bomb went off near the headquarters of the intelligence service in the southern sea port city of Aden.

The militants, who are believed to be linked to Al Qaeda, also used automatic weapons and grenades.

More about: Al-Qaeda, Attack, Security, Yemen

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