Saudi Arabia intercepts Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh: State media
A loud explosion was heard shortly before the scheduled unveiling of the?Saudi?budget, usually announced from the Yamamah palace by the king. Photograph:(AFP)
Saudi Arabia intercepted a Yemeni rebel missile over Riyadh on Tuesday, state media said,
The rebels said the target was Yamamah palace, the official residence of King Salman.
An AFP correspondent heard a loud explosion at 10:50 GMT, shortly before the scheduled unveiling of the Saudi budget.
The Saudi budget is usually announced from the Yamamah palace by the king.