Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/yemen Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Update: State Dept. says reports of explosion in Yemen are inaccurate Nation Oct 28, 2013 4:51 PM EST Updated 6:25 p.m. EDT: The Associated Press reported earlier Monday that an explosion and gunfire was heard near the U.S. Embassy in Yemen's capital of Sanaa. Mohammed al-Mawri, an official at the Yemeni Interior Minister's office said the believed explosion was fireworks from a wedding procession. The State Department issued a statement saying there was no indication that reports of explosion and gunfire were accurate. Reported at 4:50 p.m. EDT: BREAKING: Yemeni security officials say large explosion, heavy gunfire near US Embassy in capital Sanaa — The Associated Press (@AP) October 28, 2013 A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Updated 6:25 p.m. EDT: The Associated Press reported earlier Monday that an explosion and gunfire was heard near the U.S. Embassy in Yemen's capital of Sanaa. Mohammed al-Mawri, an official at the Yemeni Interior Minister's office said the believed explosion was fireworks from a wedding procession. The State Department issued a statement saying there was no indication that reports of explosion and gunfire were accurate. Reported at 4:50 p.m. EDT: BREAKING: Yemeni security officials say large explosion, heavy gunfire near US Embassy in capital Sanaa — The Associated Press (@AP) October 28, 2013 A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now