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UN Decries Killing of 7 Children in Yemen Explosion

by Associated Press

   CAIRO --

   The U.N. humanitarian coordinator in Yemen has decried the killing of
   13 civilians, including seven children, in a large explosion over the
   weekend in the rebel-held capital, Sanaa.

   Lise Grande described the killings in a statement Monday as "terrible,
   senseless deaths and injuries and we offer our deep condolences to the
   families of the victims."

   The cause of Sunday's blast at a warehouse remains unclear, which
   Yemeni officials say injured over 100 people and damaged nearby
   schools.

   The Houthi rebels, who gained control of the capital in 2014, said the
   Saudi-led coalition had targeted the warehouse with an airstrike. The
   coalition denied carrying out any strikes in the area.

   Yemen's internationally-recognized government said the rebels had
   stored weapons at the warehouse.