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Major military commanders defect from Hadi’s forces

SANAA, Aug. 20 (YPA) - Mohammed Nasser al-Bukhiti, spokesman for the National Reconciliation Committee said that military commanders of Hadi's forces have defected from coalition forces joined and returned to the capital Sanaa. Al-Bukhiti…

UAE occupation begins cultural change in Socotra

SOCOTRA, Aug. 19 (YPA) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) occupation on Wednesday launched moves in the circles of Socotra society in an attempt to dirty the cultural identity of the conservative society. Local sources revealed the recent…

Mali’s president announces resignation

SANAA, Aug. 19 (YPA) -Mali's state television announced in the early hours of Wednesday the resignation of Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita  . Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita said in a brief speech broadcast on state television…

Strong earthquake hits Indonesia

SANAA, Aug. 19 (YPA) - A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, struck on Tuesday night south of Sumatra island in Indonesia, according to the US Geological Survey It was centered in Bengkulu province on Sumatra island, 139…