Yemen bombing kills 7 near hospital

A bomb-laden vehicle exploded near a hospital controlled by Houthis in the northeastern province of Mareb on Sunday, killing at least seven, several local sources told CNN.

The Houthis had engaged in protests that essentially halted life in the Yemeni capital until last week, when Yemen's President, Houthi rebels and major political parties reached a deal to bring an end to the violence.

At least two dozen Houthis were injured in Sunday's attack, with three in critical condition, according to eyewitnesses in Al Gafra district of Mareb.

Houthi officials, also known as Ansarullah, refused to comment on details of the attack to CNN.

A Twitter account with links to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claimed responsibility in the attack. The Yemeni government did not immediately blame any group for the attack.

Houthis, who follow the Zaidi sect of Shia Islam, seized control of Al Gafra, a highway district connecting Mareb to the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, after four days of clashes with local tribes that ended two weeks ago.