SANAA (Reuters) - Top generals, ambassadors and some tribes threw their support behind Yemen's anti-government protesters on Monday in a major blow to President Ali Abdullah Saleh's efforts to ride out demands for his immediate exit.
Residents said explosions and shooting were briefly heard on Monday evening near a presidential place in Yemen's eastern port of Mukalla. The nature of the shooting was unclear but it highlighted a growing tension across the country.
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