After weeks of fighting and protests armed Shi'ite rebels push into Yemen's capital Sanaa after clashing with the army on the outskirts of the city.<br/> <br />Residents say Shi'ite Houthi gunmen are now advancing along a major route into the western edge of the city.<br/> <br />At least 42 people have also been killed in clashes involving Houthi fighters in different parts of the country since Tuesday.<br/> <br />A military source said Houthi gunmen had also attacked an army camp, but soldiers repelled the assault.<br/> <br />The Houthis have been involved in a decade-long conflict with the Sunni-dominated government, fighting for more control and territory in the north.
