Yemen President Injured in Rocket Attack

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Fri, 06/03/2011 - 12:00am
In Yemen today, rockets fired into the Presidential palace reportedly wounded President, Ali Abdulla

 In Yemen today, rockets fired into the Presidential palace reportedly wounded President, Ali Abdullah Saleh.  

 The Prime Minister and other officials were also injured and several guards killed.   

Fighting is escalating in the Yemeni capital between security forces and tribesmen led by Sadeq al-Ahmar, who supports President Saleh stepping down.

Free speech radio news reporter Danny Wood has the story.

 

                                            

 

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