Houthi rebels say 16 civilians killed in Saudi-led airstrikes in YemenAugust 31, 2016 - 17:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yemen's rebel-controlled news agency says that 16 civilians were killed in Saudi-led coalition airstrikes on the northern city of Saada, the Associated Press reports. SABA reports Wednesday, August 31 that overnight airstrikes targeted the district of al-Sahan in Saada, a stronghold for Yemen's Shiite rebels, known as the Houthis. The report says most of the victims were from three families, and children were among those killed. The agency says that all the victims were in one house. It says rescue work was hindered by the fighter jets who continued to fly over the bomb site. SABA says the death toll is expected to rise, with more bodies being pulled from the rubble. The Houthis captured the Yemeni capital in 2014, prompting a Saudi-led military campaign in support of the ousted government that began in March 2015. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |