Yemen President fires cabinet
Published:Monday | March 21, 2011 | 9:48 AM
Yemen’s President Ali Abdullah Saleh has fired his cabinet amid continuing protests against his rule.
The announcement came after tens of thousands of people turned out at funerals for dozens of protesters who were shot dead on Friday.
Earlier, Yemen's ambassador to the UN became the latest official to resign in protest against the killings.
At least 45 people were killed on Friday after gunmen fired on an anti-government rally.
Despite firing his government, President Saleh has asked the cabinet to remain in place until a new one is appointed.