Medics: 2 protesters shot dead in Yemen

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Medical officials in Yemen say two protesters were shot dead and more than 20 were wounded when security forces dispersed a demonstration in the southern port city of Aden.

Security officials say their forces prevented thousands of demonstrators from entering the main square Friday in a northeastern Aden neighborhood by using tear gas, and water cannons. They denied using bullets, though medical officials say those shot were hit with live ammunition.