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Saudi king says kingdom seeks political settlement in Yemen

Reuters | Posted: Nov. 20, 2019, 12:35 p.m. | Updated: Nov. 20, 2019, 10:33 a.m. | 1 Min Read

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RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Salman said on Wednesday the kingdom sought a political settlement in Yemen and hoped a recent agreement signed in Riyadh would open the door to broader peace talks.

He was speaking in an annual address to the Shura Council advisory body.

(Reporting by Stephen Kalin; Editing by Jon Boyle)

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