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Death toll from Sunday's overnight U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's capital rises to 12

Sanaa, Apr 29 (UNI) The death toll from Sunday's overnight U.S. airstrikes on three houses in Yemen's capital Sanaa rose to 12, with 4 others injured, Houthi-controlled health authorities said in a statement late Monday night.
The toll included women and children, the statement said.
The Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported 15 airstrikes throughout Monday, targeting several locations across northern Yemeni provinces, including the capital Sanaa.
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Iran launches missile and drone strikes on US bases in Gulf, warns of 'harsher retaliation'

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