Yemen fighting expands as Houthis attack Saudi airport: What to know
Saudi coalition blames Houthi group for the missile strike on the main international airport in Riyadh.
Al Jazeera English reports: Saudi coalition blames Houthi group for the missile strike on the main international airport in Riyadh.
This world story centres on Yemen. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Saudi, Houthis and Houthi.
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- Yemen · Middle East
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- Saudi, Houthis, Houthi, Riyadh
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