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Iran urges formation of new Yemeni government amid turmoil

As Yemen’s turmoil continues, Iran is urging the formation of a new government and offering to assist in a political transition. It is a move that is

Yemen

Yemen: Saudi Arabia rejects Iran's calls to stop air strikes

A weekend of airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition force against Yemen’s Houthi rebels culminated on Sunday with the bombing of the presidential palace

Ukraine

Hundreds of Kyiv citizens celebrated Easter

Hundreds of Kyiv citizens celebrated Easter at St Michael’s Cathedral over the weekend. The blue church has become a symbol of Ukraine’s Maiden

Syria

Eight dead in attack on Aleppo claims Syrian state television

Eight people have been killed and dozens buried under rubble in Syria’s second city of Aleppo after an attack by the militant group, Islamic State

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Yemen

Emergency aid arrives in conflict-hit Yemen as air strikes continue

As the Saudi-led coalition pursues air strikes on Shi’ite Houthi rebels in Yemen – now in their third week – the humanitarian situation on the ground

Yemen

Crucial medical aid arrives in Yemen

Two planes carrying emergency medical aid have landed in the Yemen capital Sana’a. The delivery of 16 tonnes of supplies is the first international

Yemen

Pakistan to remain neutral on Yemen conflict

Saudi-led airstrikes have hit Yemen’s capital Sana’a early on Friday morning. The attacks targeted military positions used by soldiers loyal to

Yemen

Iran accused of meddling in Yemen conflict

At least 22 people have been killed and more than 70 injured mostly civilians in Yemen’s second city, Aden as Houthi forces fought their way into

Yemen

Urgent medical supplies and other aid due in Yemen

Some 48 tons of aid is due to arrive in Yemen on Wednesday or Thursday

Syria

Yarmouk Palestinians crushed between ISIL and Assad

On the periphery of the Syrian capital, Yarmouk Camp, now largely destroyed, is in fact a city, with buildings, not tents. As a camp, it was

Yemen

Calls grow for humanitarian access as Yemen casualties rise

As civilian casualties mount in Yemen's civil war, international calls grow for humanitarian aid to be allowed in.

Iraq

Iraqi army uncovers ISIL's grim legacy in Tikrit mass graves

Three rounds of gunfire were shot into the air as a mark of respect to the dead. The small ceremony was held on a hill side over looking the Iraqi

Yemen

Russia leads calls for a ceasefire in Yemen

A Saudi-led coalition claims to have hit rebel Houthi weapons depots in an around Yemen’s capital Sanaa . Yemen's capital bombarded by new round of

Yemen

Water and food shortages in Yemeni city of Aden amid ongoing battles

Water and food shortages are being reported in the Yemeni city of Aden amid ongoing deadly fighting. The UN says at least 500 people have been killed

Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels make gains on Aden

There have been heavy clashes between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and pro-government forces in the city of Aden. Eyewitnesses have reported dozens have

Yemen

Yemen: No halt to Saudi-led airstrikes despite calls for humanitarian pause

Saudi-led airstrikes have continued in Yemen in efforts to push back Shi’ite Houthi rebels. But 11 civilians including children were killed in one

Yemen

Yemen: France evacuates 44, as pro-government forces announce progress

In Yemen: France evacuates 44 people from Balhaf, as the Saudi-led coalition announces progress in the fight against Houthi rebels in Aden.

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Yemen: Saleh supporters protest against Saudi-led air strikes

Chad

Chadian general blasts Boko Haram as 'outright international enemy'

Yemen

Yemen: Suspected al-Qaeda militants liberate inmates of Mukalla prison

Some 150 inmates were freed when suspected al-Qaeda militants stormed a prison in the Yemeni port town of Mukalla. One of the escapees was provincial

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