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The president of Yemen has resigned along with his prime minister in protest at the takeover of the capital Sanaa by Shia Houthi rebels, creating a dangerous political vacuum.President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi said he could not continue after the Houthis failed to honour a peace deal.Parliament has reportedly refused to accept the resignations.Security sources have told the BBC that Yemen's intelligence chief, Ali Hassan al-Ahmedi, has also stepped down.There are reports of explosions in the southern port city of Aden, where President Hadi has a strong following. Houthi rebel figures publicly welcomed the resignation of the president with one proposing the creation of a ruling council.The council would include Houthi-led groups, Abu al-Malek Yousef al-Fishi was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency.Houthi leaders had previously committed themselves to withdrawing from key positions around the presidential palace and the home of President Hadi.The US, which is helping fight al-Qaeda militants in Yemen, said it was still assessing the implications of President Hadi's move.
We should try bombing them, that usually works!
Toddlers get too much exercise, they wouldn't make good veal.
