Five civilians killed in Yemen clashes

YEMEN, Oct 25 (AFP): Five civilians were killed Tuesday in clashes and protests in Yemen's capital and second largest city, as calls mounted for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down despite a harsh crackdown. In Sanaa, government troops opened fire as tens of thousands staged protests, killing one person and wounding at least 40 others, medics said. The protesters were marching towards the capital's Al-Qaa district, an area controlled by pro-Saleh troops, when they were fired on with live ammunition, witnesses said. Medical officials said at least 40 people suffered bullet wounds while dozens of others were treated for tear gas inhalation.