Yemeni president calls on opposition to join dialogue

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh addressed thousands of supporters on Friday, calling on the opposition demanding his immediate removal to engage in dialogue to preserve stability in the Arabian Peninsula state.

"We call on the opposition to consult their consciences and come to dialogue and reach an agreement for the security and stability of the country," he said."These crowds are a clear message to those inside and outside the country ... on constitutional legitimacy." (Reuters)