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Residents in Saudi Arabia's capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh
CAIRO (AP) — New explosions have been heard in the Saudi capital, residents said Wednesday, as blame again quickly fell on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen. The Saudi-led military coalition fighting the Houthis said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired toward Riyadh.
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What happenedResidents in Saudi Arabia's capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh.
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Left / center-leftResidents in Saudi Arabia's capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh
Philadelphia Inquirer · Center-left · News report
CenterResidents in Saudi Arabia's capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh
WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) · Center · News report
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Residents in Saudi Arabia's capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh
CAIRO (AP) — New explosions have been heard in the Saudi capital, residents said Wednesday, as blame again quickly fell on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen. The Saudi-led mili...