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Yemen: Two U.S. Drone Strikes Kill 7; U.S.-Backed Strikes Kill Dozens

HeadlineAug 24, 2015

In Yemen, tribal sources and local officials say two apparent U.S. drone strikes killed seven people over the weekend. In both attacks, the dead are being described by officials as suspected al-Qaeda militants. Meanwhile, dozens of people have died following U.S.-backed, Saudi-led airstrikes on Friday on the southwestern city of Taiz.

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