Huge rally in Yemen demands Saleh’s departure
In the biggest demonstration against the President yet, many thousands of Yemenis have gathered in capitol city of Sanaa demanding the immediate resignation of Ali Abdullah Saleh.
Gaddafi Trivia: Idi Amin for a son-in-law, virgin body guards, and 'peaceful' AIDS virus
From lecturing handpicked group of young western women on Islam to his fear of flying over waters, and from virgin bodyguards to maniacal imperial delusions, Muammar Gaddafi’s traits are as strange and funny, or even more so, as his weird dress sense. The following are some of his idiosyncrasies, peculiar hatreds, strange loves and manifestations of borderline psychosis:
Protesters demand democratic reforms in Jordan
Hundreds of anti-government protesters have vowed to stage a sit-in in a main square in Amman, Jordan, until their demands for democratic reforms are satisfied.
Syria vows to enact reforms in the face of unyielding protests
In the face of an unprecedented wave of anti-government protests, Syria said it will consider a proposal to end emergency rule which has been in place for almost a half-century and also examine the possibility of allowing political parties, according to a presidential adviser.
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At least 5 Palestinians die as Israel fires rockets into Gaza
At least five Palestinians, including two children, have been killed by Israeli artillery strikes in the northern Gaza strip, according to various media reports, in retaliation for rockets fired into Israel on Saturday.
Despite western air strikes, fighting on the ground rages in Libya
Despite bombardments on Libyan military by western and other foreign military aircraft, fighting on the ground between forces loyal to and against Moammar Gaddafi continue unabated.
Syrian protesters torch buildings in Deraa as protests continue
As anti-government protests continue to rage in Syria, demonstrators have reportedly set fire to several government buildings – including the headquarters of the ruling Baath party -- in the southern city of Deraa.
Japan official death toll climbs to 18,000
Even as Japan reported significant progress in preventing a melt-down in its Fukushima nuclear plant, the National Police Agency said on Monday more than 18,000 people have been confirmed dead in the twin-catastrophe that hit the country on March 11.
Yemen's Saleh fires cabinet as key tribe asks him to quit
Yemen's beleaguered president Ali Abdullah Saleh has dismissed his cabinet after popular protests demanding his resignation and constitutional reforms intensified. The move came after Saleh faced the ire of a powerful tribal group in the country on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia king unfurls billions in handouts to quell unrest
In a transparent bid to stave off further anti-government protests in Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah has unveiled an astounding and unprecedented multi-billion-dollar package of handouts to his subjects.
State of emergency declared in Yemen
In the wake of an intensifying crackdown against anti-government protesters (including the killing of at least 30 demonstrators earlier today in the capitol Sanaa), the president of Yemen has declared a state of emergency in the restive country.
At least 30 killed, scores wounded after Yemen troops shoot protesters
At least 30 protesters have been killed by Yemeni security forces in the capital city of Sanaa, according to media reports, and scores have been wounded.
Libya declares ceasefire in response to UN resolution
The government of Libya has declared it will cease all military operations following a decision by the United Nations Security Council to support a no-fly zone over the country.
Sadat killing mastermind mulls politics after release
The mastermind behind the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in 1981, who has been released from prison since the fall of Hosni Mubarak regime, has plans to take part in post-Mubarak political future of Egypt, according to reports.
Saudi King to replace key ministers, dole out more bounties
Saudi Arabian king will likely make announcements today regarding a ministry reshuffle, anti-corruption drive and more welfare dole outs, according to media reports.
Gaddafi’s son says uprising in Libya will be over in two days
The uprising against Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi will be crushed within the next forty-eight hours as forces loyal to the government close in on the rebel stronghold of Benghazi in the eastern part of the embattled country, according to Gaddafi’s son.
Security forces attack protesters in Bahrain; Iran outraged
State security forces in Bahrain –presumably including recently-invited Saudi Arabian troops – have attacked anti-government protesters in the capitol Manama and driven them out of the central Pearl Roundabout where they had camped out for weeks.
Fighting rages in Brega, as no-fly zone proposal stalls
Pro-government forces are battling rebels for control of the oil port of Brega, as Moammar Gaddafi intensifies his assault on opposition groups in the eastern parts of Libya.
Palestinians rally for unity in Gaza, West Bank
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have held rallies in Gaza City and Ramallah, West Bank, calling for unity and cooperation between Hamas and Fatah.
Bahrain declares state of emergency; Iran blasts Saudi presence
The King of Bahrain has declared emergency powers for three months in the wake of continued unrest in the tiny Persian Gulf nation, according to state television.
Gaddafi forces bomb rebel base at Ajdabiya
Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi have bombed the town of Ajdabiya, as government soldiers appear to be advancing deeper into rebel-controlled areas of the country.
Al Jazeera crew member killed in Libyan ambush
A cameraman for Arabic television network Al Jazeera has been murdered in what is believed to have been an ambush near Benghazi in rebel-controlled eastern Libya.
EU leaders want Gaddafi out, but split over how to do it
European Union (EU) leaders have demanded that Moammar Gaddafi must give up power in Libya.
Rebels driven out of two eastern Libyan cities; Gaddafi forces gaining momentum
In a sign that forces loyal to Moammar Gaddafi may finally be gaining the upper hand in the crisis in Libya, rebel groups have been forced out of the strategic oil port of Ras Lanuf (300 miles east of Tripoli) fleeing relentless barrage of attacks from government forces.
Journalists targeted in Libya recall tales of harassment
International journalists continue to be targeted in the trouble-torn Middle East countries with the most extreme case coming from Libya, where BBC journalists had the first hand experience of Muammar Gaddafi regime's harassment of scribes.
Libyan stalemate set to deepen as Gaddafi fights back
The Libyan stalemate appeared to intensify on Thursday as Muammar Gaddfi's forces made further gains in rebel-held cities while the regime faced more international opposition to its plans to cling on to power.
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