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Violence returns to Yemen capital; 6 dead:

At least three opposition and three government forces killed - after a day of jubilation had gripped Sanaa with the departure of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who underwent surgery in Saudi Arabia for wounds he suffered in a rocket attack on his compound. Ref. Source 3

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Russia sends planes to evacuate nationals from Yemen:

Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry sent two planes to Yemen on Sunday to evacuate its nationals wanting to leave the violence-wracked Gulf nation. Ref. Source 9

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'140 killed' in two weeks of Yemen clashes: -

At least 140 people have been killed in two weeks of clashes between Yemeni security forces and suspected Al-Qaeda gunmen in the southern city of Zinjibar, a military official said on Monday. Ref. Source 4

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Yemeni president to address on TV soon: official:

"The president is in good health and he will deliver a speech to the nation soon and come back to Yemen within the next few days, " the Deputy Information Minister Abdu al-Janadi briefed a press conference Tuesday. Ref. Source 5

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Millions of Yemenis rally for the opposition National Council:

Millions of Yemeni anti-government protesters took to the streets in several provinces Friday to support the recent formation of the opposition National Council, which aims to create a unified front for the anti-regime popular uprising. Ref. Source 6

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Yemeni president hands over power

Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh has signed an accord in Saudi Arabia handing over power to his vice-president after months of unrest. Ref. BBC

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Yemen's vice-president calls snap elections:

Ballot will be held on February 21, a year ahead of schedule, to comply with power-sharing deal signed this week. Ref. Source 5

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Yemenis protest against Saleh cronies:

Tens of thousands have rallied in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and several other cities to demand the removal of the former president's relatives and allies from key military and security positions they still hold. Ref. Source 7