article_snippet: an 'operations base' outside the city is only 35 miles from Aden, where Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi had established a temporary capital since fleeing Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa last month.
article_snippet: The takeover of Aden, Yemen's economic hub, would mark the collapse of what is left of Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi's grip on power. 
article_snippet: The takeover of Aden, the country's economic hub would also open a new chapter in the Houthi-Saleh alliance and possibly pave the way for more infighting.
article_snippet: Aden was tense this morning, with schools, government offices, shops and restaurants largely closed.
article_snippet: their forces will be in Aden in few hours,' Abdel-Salam told the rebels' satellite Al-Masirah news channel.
highlights_snippet: Militants took control of strategic airbase just 35 miles from Aden .
  