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Fighting intensifies across Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepens

Clashes between Yemeni forces and the Houthis are causing casualties on both sides, while aid agencies warn civilians face a worsening humanitarian crisis; statements continue regardless.

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Weekend Edition
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Yemen today, fighting between government forces and the Houthis is intensifying, with casualties on both sides, and aid agencies are warning that the humanitarian crisis for civilians is getting worse.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCivilians are the ones who pay for it every time, and the aid agencies keep asking for access.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThey are, Hank, and the warnings keep coming while the people with the power to stop this keep issuing statements.

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  1. At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes · Al Jazeera
  2. Fighting intensifies across Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepens (this story)

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