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February 18, 2011

Yemeni Protests Enter 2nd Week 
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Clashes are continuing in Yemen after over a week of protests against
U.S.-backed President Ali Abdullah Saleh. On Thursday, government
loyalists attacked a crowd of more than 6,000 protesters in the capital
Sana'a. At least five people were wounded. According to Al Jazeera,
witnesses reported seeing government forces delivering batons and stones
to the pro-government side.



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