Yemen's Houthi Rebels Seize Key Red Sea Coast, Sparking Global Alarm
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Houthi militants have launched a rapid advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast, capturing territory of strategic importance.
The fighting has killed hundreds of civilians. More than 100,000 people have been forced to leave their homes.
The conflict worries world governments because the Red Sea is one of the world's busiest shipping routes.