In Yemen, at least nine people have been killed and 15 others wounded when a firework store exploded in the capital city of southern Taiz province. <br/><br/>According to the state-run Saba news agency, the accident took place early this morning in a store of residential complexes in Almasbah district. <br/> <br/>It said nine people have been confirmed dead and the 15 injured were rushed to hospital. According to a witness, four buildings near the store were also badly damaged. <br/>