Houthi Rebels Encircle Yemen's Taiz, Sparking Siege Fears

Houthi rebels have largely encircled Taiz, Yemen's third-largest city, after capturing a key town on Oct. 4, cutting off most supply routes. More than 1 million residents face dwindling food, fuel and cooking gas, with prices soaring and some burning wood to cook. The advance follows the rebels' Red Sea coast offensive, deepening Yemen's 12-year civil war.