Reuters: Aden gripped by fresh fighting as Yemen rivals battle for control
ADEN (Reuters) - Fresh fighting erupted around Yemeni government facilities in Aden on Monday, witnesses said, as rival factions battled for a second day for control of the southern port city where the internationally-recognized administration is based.
Clashes between southern separatists allied to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and forces loyal to Saudi-based President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi risk crippling their once united campaign against the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen’s north.
Witnesses reported fighting outside Yemeni government camps in northern Aden’s Khor Maksar and Dar Saad districts, adding that at least one tank had fired shells in Khor Maksar.
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MIDDLE EAST
Turkish forces target strategic hill near Syria’s Afrin. Turkey-backed forces capture strategic hill overlooking Afrin.
'More civilians killed' as Turkey pursues Syria campaign.
Regime air raids kill 33 civilians in northwest Syria: monitor.
UN envoy to attend Syria peace talks despite boycott.
France to 'intervene' if nationals sentenced to death in Mideast.
Iran grants US citizen four-day release from prison.
Fighting flares in Yemen's Aden after separatist 'coup' attempt. Yemen separatists send reinforcements to Aden.
Yemeni president calls for ceasefire in Aden.
Netanyahu flies to Moscow for talks on Syria with Putin.
ASIA
11 Afghan troops die in IS attack on Kabul military academy.
U.N. says 100,000 Rohingya in grave danger from monsoon rains.
New plan to ‘mainstream’ Pakistan’s madrassas faces hurdles.
China bans Hip-Hop and other 'sub-cultures' from state television.
Philippine police return to war on drugs, cannot promise to avoid bloodshed.
Philippines' Duterte sanctions corruption prober after bank records 'leak'.
90,000 flee Philippine volcano stretching relief camps.
AFRICA
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to meet on Monday for Nile dam talks.
Tension in East Africa ticks up over Nile, Gulf power struggle.
UN says appalled by 'retribution killings' in eastern Libya.
Gunman kill three soldiers in north Mali as security worsens.
Equatorial Guinea says it will protect former Gambian leader.
Kenya opposition to swear-in leader as 'president'.
Donald Trump in letter to African Union: US 'deeply respects' Africa.
EUROPE
Finland elections: President Sauli Niinisto reelected with huge majority.
Finland’s presidential candidates back arms ban to warring Middle East states.
Cyprus election: Anastasiades and Malas go to runoff. Cyprus president faces runoff after failing to win overall majority.
Navalny supporters demand 'Russia without Putin'. Protests across Russia call for boycott Of March 18 Presidential vote.
Russian Police try to pull the plug, but Navalny's YouTube protest rolls on.
Challenged on all fronts, Britain's May faces pressure over Brexit law.
Paris remains on high alert as Seine continues to rise.
AMERICAS
Democratic senator criticizes Pelosi's immigration comment.
Deadline looms for Trump and Russia sanctions.
Trump admits tweeting from bed to defend himself against ‘fake news’.
U.S. farmers have much to lose if NAFTA deal collapses.
Two police killed in Colombia in more bombings targeting officers.
Mexico's cartels are ditching drugs for oil.
Mexico to send troops to stem violence after record 25,000 murders.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda head blames Islamists for failure of Arab uprisings.
ISIS, other jihadists increase Bitcoin use after fall of Caliphate.
Group helps identify ISIS fighters fleeing northern Syria.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
EU says would react 'swiftly' to any Trump trade curbs.
Most Americans wary of self-driving cars: Reuters/Ipsos poll.
In State of Union, Trump to make his case on economy.
