Twelve killed, more than 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack
Saudi Arabia has confirmed at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured after Houthi fighters struck Riyadh.
Al Jazeera English reports: Saudi Arabia has confirmed at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured after Houthi fighters struck Riyadh.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Riyadh and Houthi.
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- Riyadh, Houthi
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