Obama calls Saudi King Salman to discuss Yemen - White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spoke by telephone with Saudi King Salman on Friday to discuss developments in Yemen, the White House said in a statement. It said Obama and King Salman agreed that a negotiated political solution was necessary to achieving lasting stability in Yemen, where Houthi rebels are battling supporters of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour. Obama also underscored the U.S. commitment to Saudi Arabia's security, the White House said. (Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Sandra Maler)