Oman protests spread, road to port blocked
Demonstrators blocked roads to a main port in northern Oman and looted a nearby supermarket on Monday, part of protests to demand more jobs and political reform that have spread to the sultanate's capital.
France to send medical aid to Libyan opposition
Smarting from criticism that some of its top officials have had too cozy a relationship with foreign despots, the French government said it is sending medical aid via airplanes to Benghazi in eastern Libya to help groups opposed to Moammar Gaddafi.
Gulf monarchs on the back foot: Oman offers 50,000 jobs to citizens
The 'benevolent Arab monarchs' of the Middle East are hurriedly loosening their purse strings as long-simmering disgruntlement over the lack of political reform and equitable economic opportunities threaten to destabilize long entrenched regimes in the region.
Gaddafi unflinching: rebel city fears counter-attack
Libyan rebels awaited a counter-attack by Muammar Gaddafi's forces on Monday, after the country's leader defied demands that he quit to end the bloodiest of the Arab world's wave of uprisings.
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Following are details of countries evacuating nationals and employees from Libya or closing operations because of the political turmoil.
Tunisia’s interim regime faces unrelenting protests
Tunisian government troops have fired tear gas and warning shots into a crowd of hundreds of protesters staging a rally outside the interior ministry in the capital Tunis.
Tens of thousands hold rival rallies in Yemen
Two people were killed in Yemen's southern city of Aden on Friday in protests against the 32-year rule of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, while loyalists and opponents held large rival rallies in the capital.
Thousands stage anti-government protest in Bahrain
Tens of thousands of mainly Shi'ite Bahrainis gathered in Manama on Friday, declared as a day of mourning by the government, in one of the biggest anti-government protests since unrest erupted 10 days ago.
Global leaders condemn Gaddafi's brutal crackdown on protesters
Political leaders around the world have almost universally condemned the government of Moammar Gaddafi for its brutal crackdown against anti-government protesters. At least 3000 people have died in the bloodshed that appears to be getting worse by the day.
Gold near $1,400/oz, supported by Mideast unrest
Gold held near $1,400 an ounce in Europe on Friday, supported by interest in the metal as a haven from risk as violence flared in Libya, but struggled to maintain traction as some investors cashed in this week's hefty gains.
As tourist sites reopen in Egypt, UN praises efforts of revival (PHOTOS)
As tourists begin to return to Egypt and Tunisia following the receding anti-government protests, UNWTO has praised efforts made by respective governments to restore tourism.
Gaddafi reiterates 'hallucinogenic drugs' blame to justify violence against protesters
Libyan dictator Gaddafi reiterates 'hallucinogenic drugs' blame to justify violence against protesters even as a close aide withdraws support.
China evacuates 12,000 from Libya, sends frigate to help
China has so far evacuated 12,000, or about a third, of its citizens from turmoil in Libya, many of them workers for Chinese-run projects and businesses in the oil-rich nation, official media said on Friday.
Swiss banks freeze luxury and other assets of Moammar Gadhafi
Less than 2 weeks of the 2011 Libyan revolution, Switzerland has confirmed the immediate freeze of any assets that may belong to president Moammar Gadhafi and his entourage.
Algeria lifts state of emergency after 19 years
As promised, the president of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika has officially lifted a 19-year-old state of emergency, one of the principal demands issued anti-government forces.
Gaddafi’s daughter denies she tried to flee to Malta
Moammar Gaddafi’s daughter, Aisha, has denied reports that she sought to escape the riot-torn country by fleeting to exile in Malta.
Battles rage as rebels seize Libyan towns
Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi launched a counter-attack on Thursday, fighting fierce gun battles with rebels who have threatened the Libyan leader by seizing important towns close to the capital.
LinkedIn site disrupted in protest-wary China
Access to the networking site LinkedIn was disrupted in China on Thursday, following online calls on other sites for gatherings inspired by protests against authoritarian regimes across the Middle East.
Gaddafi blames Bin Laden for Libyan revolt
The leader of Libya Moammar Gaddafi has appeared on state TV and alleged that al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden and his followers are behind the protests and revolts in the country.
President Obama Speaks on Turmoil in Libya (VIDEO)
President Barack Obama termed the Gaddafi's crackdown on protestors in Libya as outrageous and unacceptable and is looking at the full range of options to respond to the crisis.
Violence in Libya Outrageous: Obama
President Barack Obama termed the Gaddafi's crackdown on protestors in Libya as outrageous and unacceptable and is looking at the full range of options to respond to the crisis.
Fear stalks Tripoli amid celebrations in Libya's East
Thousands of Libyans celebrated the liberation of the eastern city of Benghazi from the rule of Muammar Gaddafi, who was reported to have sent a plane to bomb them on Wednesday as he clung to power.
Zimbabwe charges 46 with anti-Mugabe treason plot
Zimbabwe on Wednesday filed treason charges against dozens of political activists accused of plotting anti-government protests similar to those that toppled leaders in Egypt and Tunisia.
World govts send planes, ships for Libya evacuation
Governments around the world scrambled on Wednesday to send planes and ships to evacuate their citizens from turmoil in Libya, whose leader Muammar Gaddafi has vowed to crush a revolt against his 41-year rule.
Tunisians flee turmoil in Libya (PHOTOS)
Tens of thousands of foreign nationals are fleeing Libya as the unrest against Moammar Gaddafi shows no signs of letting up.
Will Aerospace & Defense Sector Be Hit by Middle East Revolts?
With Libya and Bahrain joining Tunisia and Egypt in the tally of revolting Middle Eastern states, RBC Capital Markets has considered what the fundamental and stock price impact could be on the Aerospace & Defense sector.
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