Yemen
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UN Security Council adopts Russian-drafted resolution on Yemen sanctions
World | Feb 27, 2018, 08:18 AM ISTIn the vote on the Britain-drafted text, 11 members of the council were in favour, Russia and Bolivia were against, and China and Kazakhstan abstained.
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Saudi Arabia to transfer $2 billion after Kingdom-backed Yemen’s PM urgent appeal
World | Jan 17, 2018, 07:48 PM ISTSaudi Arabia said in a statement that the funds would be deposited in Yemen’s Central Bank to help address the “deteriorating economic situation faced by the Yemeni people.”
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US determined to reduce civilian casualties in Yemen: James Mattis
World | Dec 30, 2017, 03:43 PM ISTJames Mattis comments to reporters at the Pentagon followed a U.N. report on Thursday that said more than 100 civilians had been killed in airstrikes in Yemen in just the past 10 days.
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Undeniable evidence proves Iran violating international law by arming missiles to Houthi rebels in Yemen: US
World | Dec 15, 2017, 06:32 AM ISTWorld powers that joined the U.S. in brokering that deal have voiced frustration at Trump’s moves to “decertify” Iran’s compliance with the deal as a prelude to renegotiating it.
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Rebels kill Yemen’s former president Ali Abdullah Saleh as alliance collapses
World | Dec 05, 2017, 09:52 AM ISTSaleh’s death was announced by the Houthis and confirmed by two Saleh associates and a Yemeni government official.
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Islamic State claims suicide attack in Yemen; 6 killed
World | Nov 14, 2017, 04:58 PM ISTThe Islamic State affiliate in Yemen claimed responsibility in an online statement, hours after the attack. It named the suicide bomber as Abu Hagar al-Adani, which indicates the attacker hailed from Aden.
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Saudi Arabia to reopen Yemen airports, seaports
World | Nov 13, 2017, 01:30 PM ISTSaudi Arabia said Monday that its coalition will begin reopening airports and seaports in Yemen.
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UN, aid groups warn of ‘starvation and death’ in Yemen
World | Nov 10, 2017, 04:13 PM ISTThe Saudi-led coalition, which is allied with Yemen’s internationally recognized government, has been at war with the rebels since March 2015.
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50 killed, injured in fresh Saudi-led airstrikes on Yemen
World | Nov 08, 2017, 07:06 AM ISTAt least 50 people, including civilians, were killed and injured in fresh Saudi-led coalition airstrikes on a village in Yemen's northwest province of Hajjah on Tuesday.
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India hold Yemen to goalless draw in AFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers
Football | Nov 06, 2017, 11:01 PM ISTIndia had suffered a 0-5 thrashing at the hands of hosts Saudi Arabia in their tournament opener on Saturday.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts missile from Yemen targeting Riyadh airport
World | Nov 05, 2017, 10:01 AM ISTSaudi Arabia said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired Saturday from Yemen toward its international airport on the outskirts of capital Riyadh.
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Will go to Yemen again if God wishes me to do so: Father Tom Uzhunnalil
India | Oct 01, 2017, 07:54 PM ISTUzhunnalil said he still had no idea about the militant outfit which abducted him from the charity home run by the Missionaries of Charity in Yemen in 2016.
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No ransom paid to Father Tom Uzhunnalil’s abductors, says VK Singh
India | Sep 13, 2017, 04:25 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs today said that sincere and ‘silent’ efforts by the Ministry has yielded result in securing the release of Kerala priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil from the captivity of militants in Yemen.
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Abducted Kerala priest Tom Uzhunnalil rescued from Yemen, confirms Sushma Swaraj
India | Sep 12, 2017, 04:18 PM ISTUzhunnalil was abducted by ISIS militants which attacked an old-age home run by Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in southern Yemeni city of Aden.
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Govt seeks release of adbucted priest Father Tom, Yemen says he is alive
World | Jul 12, 2017, 06:32 AM ISTSushma Swaraj on Tuesday held extensive talks with the Deputy Prime Minister of Yemen during which she conveyed India's concern over the safety of Father Tom Uzhunnalil, who was abducted in the Arab country last year, the ministry said
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Yemen Cholera Outbreak: Toll reaches 605, as per WHO
Lifestyle | Jun 03, 2017, 05:22 PM ISTYemen has hit the number 605 and the numbers are expected to exceed 73,000.
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Yemen Cholera Outbreak: UNICEF fears the numbers might hit 300,000 in the coming weeks
Lifestyle | Jun 03, 2017, 12:26 PM ISTHalf of the Cholera cases in Yemen belong to children, which is an alarming situation
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Yemen: 18 civilians killed in bombing by Saudi Arabia-led Arab coalition
World | May 18, 2017, 08:27 AM ISTThe airstrike carried out by the Saudi Arabia-led Arab coalition in southwestern Yemen on Wednesday claimed lives of around 18 civilians.
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Sushma Swaraj coordinates rescue mission on Twitter, Navy reveals warship’s rough location
National | Feb 22, 2017, 11:21 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday coordinated a rescue mission with Indian Navy on Twitter today.
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66 killed in Yemen as rebels and pro-govt forces battle for land
World | Jan 23, 2017, 04:49 PM ISTViolent clashes continue to cause destruction in Yemen with at least 66 people losing their lives in the last 24 hours, medics and security sources said today. The conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and Shiite