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Yemen: Historic buildings collapse in Sanaa after heavy rains

Dozens of buildings have also been damaged and need repair, official says [Hani Mohammed/AP Photo]

Heavy rains lashing Yemen’s capital of Sanaa, which dates back to ancient times, have in recent days caused the collapse of 10 buildings in the Old City, the country’s Houthi rebels have said.

At least 80 other buildings have been heavily damaged in the rains and are in need of urgent repairs, the rebels, who have controlled Sanaa since the outbreak of Yemen’s civil war more than eight years ago, said on Wednesday.

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