Yemen: Congress passes bill to end US involvement in conflict

Trump widely expected to veto ‘flawed’ bipartisan resolution that is being seen as rebuke to Saudi Arabia

Yemeni rebels to airlifted for medical treatment ahead of peace talks
(Image credit: MOHAMMED HUWAIS/AFP/Getty Images)

The US Congress has passed a resolution to halt the country’s involvement in the brutal civil war in Yemen, setting up a confrontation with Donald Trump.

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