Yemen: 23 killed in clashes with al-Qaeda fighters

Yemeni army officials say 23 people have been killed in clashes between the military and al-Qaeda-linked militants in the country's south.

The officials say the fighting began early Monday after the militants attacked an army position in the town of Lawder in Abyan province, where al-Qaeda fighters have taken advantage of Yemen's political turmoil to seize control of territory. (AP)