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Mass rally in Saada marks Ashura Day

SAADA, Aug. 19 (YPA) - Thousands of Yemeni citizens in Saada province, northern Yemen took streets on Thursday to mark Ashura Day, commemorating the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam of Husayn, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. At the…

Haiti earthquake’s death toll rises to 2,189

SANAA, Aug. 19 (YPA) - The death toll from Saturday’s earthquake in Haiti has risen to 2,189, while More than 12,000 people were injured, according to the Associated Press, citing Haiti's civil protection. Authorities in Haiti earlier…

Two women killed in Indiana shooting

SANAA. Aug. 19 (YPA) - At least two women were killed on Wednesday after a gunman opened fire a central Indiana automotive plant, US authorities said. Clinton County Sheriff's Office reported that the shooting occurred at around 4:15 p.m.,…

Hadi govt official loots 1.8 billion riyals

ADEN, Aug. 18 (YPA) - Al-Ayyam newspaper based in Aden revealed a massive corruption estimated at 1,800, 000, 000 Yemeni riyals under the name of "personal expenses". The newspaper confirmed that the so-called "attorney general" in the…

Yemenis prepare to commemorate Ashura

SANAA, Aug. 19 (YPA) – The Yemeni capital of Sanaa and various other Yemeni provinces are preparing to stage mass rallies on Thursday to commemorate the day of Ashura. On Wednesday, the organizing committee has called for broad…