Al-Jazeera's Jane Ferguson, in Sana'a, says 50 people were killed in the suicide attack. She said the death toll was likely to increase as the attack occurred in a packed crowd. The blast occurred outside the presidential palace during preparations for tomorrow's parade. Most of those killed were soldiers, she said.
9.06am: Yemen: Scores of people have been killed in a suicide bombing against a military parade in the capital Sana'a, AP reports, citing a government official.
The parade was scheduled to mark Yemen's national day and the new president, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, was due to attend.
The BBC reports:
The bomber, who was wearing military uniform, blew himself up among the soldiers as they marched through Sabin Square, near the presidential palace.
Witnesses said remains of the victims were scattered across the square, where large military parades are often held. Ambulances rushed to the area to take survivors to hospital.
8.58am: Lebanon: Beirut's Daily Star says the Lebanese Army and security forces have begun patrolling the Tariq al-Jadideh after overnight clashes.
It claims three people were killed in the violence.
The fighting erupted between Future Movement supporters and their rivals in the Arab Movement Party headed by Shaker Berjaoui, an ally of the Syrian government.
Two of the three fatalities were identified as Mohammad Yusef Boutah, 31 and Ali Mohammad Sharab, 30.
Security sources told The Daily Star that clashes erupted when Berjaoui began preparing the Municipal Stadium for May 25 Liberation Day, which commemorates the withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon in 2000.
They also said that residents of the neighbourhood have vowed not to allow Berjaoui to return to the area.
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