Saudi Arabia intercepts Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh: State media
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The rebels said the target was Yamamah palace, the official residence of King Salman
Saudi Arabia intercepted a Yemeni rebel missile over Riyadh on Tuesday, state media said,
The rebels said the target was Yamamah palace, the official residence of King Salman.
An AFP correspondent heard a loud explosion at 10:50 GMT, shortly before the scheduled unveiling of theSaudibudget.
The Saudi budgetis usually announced from the Yamamah palace by the king.