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Rebels On Verge of Coup Seize Presidential Palace in Yemen
Aleksander Chan · 01/21/15 09:45AMHouthi insurgents leading a crusade against the Yemeni government attacked and captured the presidential palace and residence in Sanaa on Tuesday, with president Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi believed to be holed up in his home. The Zaydi Shiite group has said they do not intend to overthrow Hadi; to see their demands met, however, "all necessary measures will be open."