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NMC warns of high temperature in most areas in Yemen

SANAA, May 27 (YPA) - The National Meteorological Center warned on Thursday of high temperature in most Yemeni areas. In the weather forecast, the center confirmed that the high temperature is accompanied by activity in the surface winds,…
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Tremor hits Yemen’s island of Socotra

SOCOTRA, May 26 (YPA) – A tremor struck Yemen's island of Socotra in the Arabian Sea, on Wednesday evening, local sources said. According to local sources, the quake hit an area south of the island and was felt by the residents. An…
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Armed attack targets pro-coalition local official in Taiz

TAIZ, May 26 (YPA) – A local official loyal to Saudi-led coalition survived on Wednesday an assassination attempt in Taiz province, southwest Yemen. Media source affiliated with the coalition reported that gunmen loyal to the tribal sheikh…
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FM meets UNICEF’s Regional Director in Sanaa

SANAA, May 25 (YPA) - Foreign Minister, Hisham Sharaf, on Wednesday met in Sanaa with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)'s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Ted Chaiban, and his accompanying delegation, which…
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Major fire devours fuel station in Taiz

TAIZ, May 26 (YPA) – A major fire caused a fuel station to explode in Osayfira district in Taiz city, southwest Yemen, on Wednesday morning. A local source stated that a fire broke out at 'Al-Haddad' fuel station in 'Wadi Al-Qadi' area in…
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Conjoined twins die hours after birth in Sanaa

SANAA, May 26 (YPA) - Newly born conjoined twins died hours after being born at Al-Sabeen Maternal Hospital in the capital Sanaa on Tuesday. Dalal, 29, gave birth to the twins attached at the chest and abdomen , in a rare condition,…
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18 modern armored vehicles arrive at Shoqra camps in Abyan

ABYAN, May 26 (YPA) – Military reinforcements belonging to Islah Party loyal to Saudi-led coalition arrived on Tuesday in Abyan province, southern Yemen. Eyewitnesses confirmed that Islah sent 18 armored military vehicles and some heavy…