Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen’s port city of Mukalla, targeting a shipment of weapons from the United Arab Emirates for separatist forces. The UAE later said it would withdraw its forces from Yemen.
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Big money deals, pomp and delicate diplomacy mark Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia
President Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia and heads next to Qatar and the UAE, where he’s looking to come away with big-dollar deals. The trip puts a spotlight on his business interests in the Gulf.
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Disney’s newest theme park will be in Abu Dhabi
The company’s theme parks and cruises make up a fast-growing section of its profits. The new park will be located on Yas Island with a number of existing attractions.Â
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Here’s what life is like in a city in the grip of Sudan’s brutal war
The Sudanese city of Omdurman lives in the shadow of war, facing daily shelling and battered medical services. But some people are trying to eke out a return to life, however precarious.


