[Xinhua] Gulf-backed forces take more cities in Yemen

In the southern province of Ibb, which links the Houthi-held capital Sanaa with frontlines in the southern provinces of Dhamar, Taiz and al-Bayda, the pro-government forces managed to take control of al-Hazm and al-Odain towns after hours of fighting, the sources said.
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