Hundred people injured in Yemen clashes

KUWAIT CITY, February 18 (Itar-Tass) -- A third protester was killed
and a hundred people wounded as opponents and supporters of Yemen's
President Ali Abdullah Saleh clashed on Thursday in the streets during the seventh straight day of protests.
Arab TV channels said at least 80 opponents and 15 supporters were
injured. The conflicting parties use knives, stones and sticks. Police try to pacify the people with tear gas and by shooting in the air.
In Sanaa protesters inspired by revolts in Egypt and Tunisia demand an
end to Saleh's 32-year rule.
However in southern Aden protesters demand a split from the north of
the country.
Saleh's promise to quit in 2013 did not suit the opposition which
wants him to step down immediately.
Saleh ordered to investigate developments in Aden where one person was
killed and a dozen wounded on Thursday. Numerous cars and buildings were set on fire.
The SABA news agency said Vice President Abdu Rabu Mansoor left for
Aden.
In Sanaa 50 people were injured, according to official reports, while
the opposiion said the figure is twice as much.
The opposition plans to continue protests on Friday and take up to a
million people to the streets in the south of the country.