RIYADH / AP The Saudi-led military coalition fighting in Yemen says one of its helicopters has crashed in eastern Yemen, killing 12 Saudi officers. The coalition says the crash took place in the eastern province of Marib on Tuesday and that it’s investigating the circumstances. It happened as US Defense Secretary James Mattis arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, …

  BELGRADE / AP Russian and Serbian officials say Serbia is seeking a Russian air-defense system in addition to fighter jets and battle tanks. Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has said he negotiated the purchase of the S-300 anti-aircraft rockets during his recent talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Although Serbia claims it wants to be part of the European …

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday launched the National Strategy for Empowering People with Disabilities, during his visit to Ministry of Community Development. The National Policy for Empowering People with Disabilities revolve around 6 pillars including health and rehabilitation, education, vocational rehabilitation …