Peace in our time

Shi’ite rebels and government officials agreed to a cease-fire on Saturday, ending hostilities that have cost 4,000 lives so far this year.

In Yemen.

The rebels, the Young Faithful Believers, started fighting the government three years ago. During a spate of attacks in March, five members of the group were caught dressed as women, planning terrorist attacks.

The group, whose slogan is “Death to America, death to Israel, a curse on Jews and victory to Islam,” denies allegations that it is supported by Iran.