Houthi fighters seize control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast

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Houthi fighters seize control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, following a lightning military offensive that's cemented their grip on a vital maritime corridor.

Also: Despite efforts to control the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, officials have confirmed that the virus has now spread to another region in the North West of the country.

The British parliament votes against changing the law on assisted dying. The proposed legislation would have allowed adults, with fewer than six months to live, to apply to end their own life -- subject to certain safeguards.

Leaders of the BRICS group of nations are attending a summit in the Indian capital Delhi this weekend. It looks set to be dominated by the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as economic challenges.

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Photo: Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Sarea, delivers a televised statement in Sana'a, Yemen
Credit: Al Masirah TV
11 Sep 11PM English United Kingdom News

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