Saudi cease-fire takes effect in Yemen, rebels suspect ploy
(WorldNews Politics)

CAIRO (AP) - A cease-fire proposed by the Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen went into effect Thursday, potentially paving the way for an end to the more than 5-year-old conflict. There was no official word on the cease-fire from the Houthis, raising concerns whether the initiative could translate into concrete changes on the ground. In initial comments, one senior Houthi member said the cease-fire was a ploy by the kingdom to boost its international standing while a rebel spokesman accused the coalition of several attacks on Thursday. Saudi officials said late Wednesday the cease-fire would last for two weeks and that it`s in response to U.N. calls to halt...