Residents reported air attacks in support of government forces in the provinces of Taiz, al-Jawf and on the outskirts of Sanaa, the capital.

An eruption of fighting near Aleppo in the last two weeks marks the most serious challenge yet to a "cessation of hostilities".

In his response, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang reiterated China's belief it has a legitimate claim to the territory.

The issue has divided Brazil, with police preparing for mass protests in the capital, Brasilia.

The poem about Erdogan contained accusations that the Turkish President repressed minorities and mistreated Kurds and Christians.

Some Lebanese employers prefer to hire children, finding them cheaper and more compliant than adults, the Freedom Fund said.

The Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army units closely follow the developments on the frontline and protect their positions.