Egyptian parliament authorises military aid for Saudi Arabia
Legislators approve military support amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, but Cairo has ruled out strikes on Yemen.
Al Jazeera English reports: Legislators approve military support amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, but Cairo has ruled out strikes on Yemen.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Egyptian, Houthi and Cairo.
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