RIYADH, Dec 30 — Yemen’s presidential council leader declared a state of emergency on Tuesday and terminated a security agreement with the United Arab Emirates after Abu Dhabi-backed separatists took control of large areas of territory.

RIYADH, Dec 30 — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday urged the United Arab Emirates to pull its forces out of Yemen within 24 hours and halt all military or financial support to groups in the country, echoing a similar demand made by Yemen’s internationally recognised government in Aden.

LONDON, Dec 28 — Ollie Watkins hopes to celebrate his 30th birthday by helping Aston Villa beat Arsenal, despite several Gunners-supporting family members attending.

TAIPEI, Dec 28 — A 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan’s northeastern coast on Saturday, marking the second significant tremor to hit the island in recent days, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

TOKYO, Dec 28 — A wolf broke out of its enclosure at a zoo in western Tokyo today, prompting visitors to seek safety in buildings and other secure areas, the zoo operator said.

MANCHESTER, Dec 27 — Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United were lucky to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but praised his under-strength side for holding on in a tough second half.