Yemen's information minister says the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt when ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace.

A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.

Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.

Protests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.

A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.

Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.