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At least 60 people have been killed in clashes between Houthi fighters and pro-Salafist tribal gunmen in northwestern Yemen. The fighting occurred in Amran province, near the border with Saudi Arabia. There have been battles between Houthi fighters and gunmen from the Hashid tribe in the area since early January. Hundreds of people have been killed in the clashes between Houthi fighters and Salafi militants since October.

In northern Yemen, Shia Houthi fighters have overrun the strongholds of pro-Salafi tribal militants. Local sources say Houthis have taken control of the town of Houth as well as Khamri village from tribal gunmen in the north. The move is considered a major advance for the Shia fighters following weeks of battles with pro-Salafi militants. Houthi fighters and gunmen from the Hashid tribe have been engaged in heavy fighting since early January. Hundreds of people have lost their lives in the clashes since last October.

Reports from Syria say Kurdish fighters have managed to recapture a key town in the country\'s north-east. Press TV sources say the Kurdish People\'s Protection Units, known as YPG, have regained control of Tall Hamis town near the Turkish border. The Kurdish fighters retook the town following fierce fighting with the Al-Qaeda linked militants, who were heavily occupying the area. Reports say the YPG forces have also advanced in al-Husseinia village which is located near Tal Hamis. The victory is not the first for the YPG, as the group has previously taken control over several areas in the region.

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[20 Oct 2014] US air-dropped arms not enough for Kurdish fighters - English

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[20 Jan 2015] Report: Ansarullah fighters in control Yemen\'s presidential palace - English

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Turkish fighters take large part of town in Syria

HEZBOLLAH combat fighters PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE - Arabic

Houthi Shia fighters defeat Wahabi Saudi soldiers + Yemini soldiers - Arabic

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