Protesters fired on in Yemen

ONE person died and scores were hurt yesterday when Yemeni police fired live rounds and tear gas at protesters in Sanaa demanding an end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s 32-year rule, medical sources said.

Protesters fired on in Yemen

Witnesses said most of the injured were suffering severe effects from tear gas but some were hit by bullets. Two were thought to be in serious condition in the clashes by Sanaa University where protesters have been camped out for days.

The United States sees Saleh as an ally in its fight against an al Qaeda cell based in Yemen, but has grown alarmed by the escalating violence and has called for dialogue.

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