UN council delays soft report on Libya's record
The U.N. Human Rights Council has postponed issuing its report on Libya in the wake of criticism that it contains praise for the North African nation's human rights record.
Chavez Libya talks offer rejected
United States, France and opposition activists dismiss Venezuelan proposal to form a commission to mediate crisis.
Roots of the Arab Revolts and Premature Celebrations
What is lacking is any attempt to provide a framework for the revolt which takes account of the large scale, long and medium term socio-economic structures as well as the immediate 'detonators' of political action. The scope and depth of the popular uprisings, as well as the diverse political and social forces which have entered into the conflicts, preclude any explanations which look at one dimension of the struggles.
Obama Says Pentagon Examines 'Full Range' of Libya Options
President Barack Obama renewed his call for Muammar Qaddafi to give up power in Libya and said he has authorized the U.S. military to study a "full range of options" to respond to violence in the North African country.
Yemeni president to resign
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has tentatively agreed to a five-point plan from opposition leaders that includes the demand that he step down by the end of the year, according the president's office. Opposition figures and Saleh have reached "an initial agreement," said presidential spokesman Mohammed al-Basha.
Germany says action against Libya counterproductive
Germany is against any foreign military intervention in Libya, Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said on Thursday. Rebels fighting against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who control large swathes of the country, have called for foreign air strikes against what they said were foreign mercenaries fighting for Gaddafi.
To the Shores of Tripoli? NATO's Inevitable War
In contrast with what is happening in Egypt and Tunisia, Libya occupies the first spot on the Human Development Index for Africa and it has the highest life expectancy on the continent. Education and health receive special attention from the State. The cultural level of its population is without a doubt the highest. Its problems are of a different sort. The population wasn't lacking food and essential social services. The country needed an abundant foreign labour force to carry out ambitious plans for production and social development.
Gaddafi accepts Chavez talks offer Muammar Gaddafi has accepted an offer from Venezuela to mediate in Libya's political crisis after talks with Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan president, Al Jazeera has learnt. Sources told our correspondent in Caracas that Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan's foreign minister, discussed the offer with Amr Moussa, the head of the Arab League, and that details of the plan could be announced by the Arab League in Cairo on Thursday.
Chavez: I won't condemn 'my friend' Gadhafi Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez refused Monday to condemn Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and warned the United States was preparing an invasion of the North African country to seize control of its oil reserves.
Libyan rebels reject Hugo Chávez mediation offer Libya's rebel leaders have ruled out any attempt by Hugo Chávez to broker a truce between them and Muammar Gaddafi, who they insist must leave the country.
Rebels deploy around strategic Libyan oil port Mutinous army units in pickup trucks armed with machine-guns and rocket launchers deployed around the strategic oil installation at Brega today, a day after the opposition foiled an attempt by loyalists of Muammar Gaddafi to retake the port in rebel-held east Libya.
Libyan cities under renewed attack Pro-Gaddafi forces launch fresh assualts on Ajdabiya and Brega after being repelled by rebels a day earlier.
ICC to probe Gaddafi over violence Luis Moreno-Ocampo says Libyan leader and key figures to be investigated for crimes against humanity.
Qaddafi and the London School of Economics
As the Libyan crisis has yet to complete its first month the list lengthens of British multinationals and institutions that have taken money from Muammar Qaddafi. Even Prince Andrew, the UK's 'Ambassador for Trade', is implicated.
Farrakhan: Jews are pushing the US into war Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan said that comments he made on March 2 were meant "to pull the cover off Satan" and reveal that "Zionists dominate the US government and banks." Moreover, said the Chicago-based preacher, Jews and Zionists are "trying to push the US into war" and are a cover for Satan, at the group's annual meeting near Chicago.
According to Al Jazeera and BBC, on February 21 Libyan government inflicted airstrikes on Benghazi – the country's largest city – and on the capital Tripoli. However, the Russian military, monitoring the unrest via satellite from the very beginning, says nothing of the sort was going on on the ground. At this point, the Russian military is saying that, as far as they are concerned, the attacks some media were reporting have never occurred.
Airstrikes In Libya Did Not Take Place — Russian Military The reports of Libya mobilizing its air force against its own people spread quickly around the world. However, Russia's military chiefs say they have been monitoring from space – and the pictures tell a different story.
World Cheers as the CIA Plunges Libya Into Chaos How was Libya doing under the rule of Gadaffi? How bad did the people have it? Were they oppressed as we now commonly accept as fact? Let us look at the facts for a moment.
Unverified Misreporting on Libya America's media, Britain's state-controlled BBC, other Western sources, and Al Jazeera are spreading unverified or false reports on Libya's uprising.
U.S. assault ships clear Suez, enter Mediterranean Two U.S. amphibious assault ships have reached the Mediterranean Sea, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, as Washington intensifies pressure on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to end his four-decade rule.
Libya rebels regain Brega town At least 10 killed as rebels fought intense battles to repel Muammar Gaddafi's forces from key oil port town of Brega.
Gaddafi: Libya dignity under attack Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has said that he is not a president and so cannot resign his position, and that power is in the hands of the people, during a televised public rally in the capital, Tripoli.
Fierce battles rage in Libya Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, are reported to have regained control of two strategic towns in the country's northwest, even as opposition fighters in the east prepare to march on the capital, Tripoli.
Gaddafi forces seize rebel held town Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi have recaptured a town in Libya's mostly rebel-held east, rebel military officers said today, in an attempt to break the momentum of a popular rebellion against his 41-year-old rule.
Explosion that suggests Gaddafi remains a force to be feared The truck exploded with shattering noise in the middle of the road, flames shooting out as it swung wildly on to an adjacent field before lurching to a stop. Two men on board jumped out shouting, one beating out the smoke on the jacket he was wearing.
Cameron backtracks on Libya no-fly zone plan as US distances itself Britain has backtracked from its belligerent military stance over Libya after the Obama administration publicly distanced itself from David Cameron's suggestion that Nato should establish a no-fly zone over the country and that rebel forces should be armed.
Russia slams 'no-fly zone' plan as cracks appear in Libya strategy Governments around the world stepped up the rhetoric against Muammar Gaddafi yesterday, hoping the weight of international pressure would further loosen his grip on power, yet cracks also started to appear in the strategy to remove him as Russia ruled out imposing no-fly zones over Libya.
Gadhafi vows to fight to last man in Libya Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has vowed to fight to the "last man and last woman" to defend his country. Gadhafi was addressing supporters and foreign media on Wednesday in a conference hall in the capital Tripoli as his forces were launching a counteroffensive against parts of the rebel-held eastern half of the country.
Rebels fight Gadhafi forces over Libyan oil port Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi battled government opponents for control of a key oil installation and an airstrip Wednesday on the Mediterranean coast in a counter-offensive against the rebel-held eastern half of the country.
March 01, 2011
Chavez: U.S. distorting situation in Libya 'to justify an invasion' "Let's not get carried away by the drums of war, because the United States, I am sure that they are exaggerating and distorting things to justify an invasion," Chavez said Monday, according to Venezuelan state media.
Chaos at Libyan-Tunisian border Border guards struggling to control crowds as the UN says 140,000 people have fled the revolt aimed at toppling Gaddafi.
West Edges Closer to Libya Military Action The West is edging closer to military action against Muammar Gaddafi as the United States says air strikes will be needed to secure a no-fly zone over Libya, and regime forces tried to retake a key city.
Top powers split over Libya options Amid calls for a no-fly zone, Russia and France caution against military intervention without UN authorisation.
Britain and allies now risk over-reaction Criticised for reacting too slowly to the Libyan crisis, Britain and its allies now risk a dangerous, ill-thought out over-reaction in raising the prospect of direct western military intervention. If any lesson has been learned from Iraq and Afghanistan, it is that while it is very easy to get into a war in the Middle East, it is difficult to control events once engaged, and harder still to find a way out.
Libya suspended from rights body United Nations general assembly unanimously suspends country from UN Human Rights Council, citing 'rights violations'.
Gaddafi in bid to reassert control Libyan leader dispatches troops to areas in the western part of the country amid mounting pressure from Western leaders
Battles rage in Libya Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi struggle to regain control of strategic cities amid growing humanitarian concerns.
Rebel-held city near Tripoli celebrates battle win Residents of the rebel-held city closest to Libya's capital passed out sweets and cold drinks to fighters today and celebrated with a victory march after they managed to repel an overnight attack by pro-Gaddafi forces.
Chavez proposes talks for Libya Venezuelan president calls for mediation to end crisis while the US and other powers weigh military options.
Tunisia's Islamists to form party Tunisia's interim government has given the nod to the main Islamist group, al-Nahda, to form a political party.
Yemen leader blames protests on US President Saleh accuses US and Israel of destabilising his country and Arab world as fresh protests hit capital Sanaa.
February 28, 2011
Thousands protest across Yemen Tens of thousands of protesters demanding the end of President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 32-year rule of Yemen joined demonstrations on Monday, while skirmishes in the south killed three soldiers and a policeman.
Oman oil shipments continue; 6 die in protests Shipments of refined crude from the port of Sohar are continuing, a port spokeswoman said after anti-government protests blocked roads leading to Oman's key industrial area.
Libya: African mercenaries 'immune from prosecution for war crimes' African mercenaries hired by the Gaddafi regime to kill Libyan protesters would be immune from prosecution for war crimes due to a clause in this weekend's UN resolution that was demanded by the United States.
As Libyan rebels close in on Gaddafi, US and Europe ramp up intervention With dictator Muammar Gaddafi's control over the country ebbing, the United States and its European allies are stepping up their intervention into the Libyan crisis. Their aim is to ensure that any new regime will be equally subservient to their economic and geostrategic interests.
US military forces surronded Libya The US military is moving naval and air forces into position around Libya, the Pentagon said Monday, as Western countries weigh possible intervention against Moammar Qaddafi's regime.
Clinton: US sending aid teams to Libya's borders U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the U.S. is sending assistance teams to Libya's borders with Egypt and Tunisia. The teams will help desperate refugees trying to flee a potential civil war.
US presses Europe on Libya, Germany gets tough The United States pressed its European allies on Monday to set tough sanctions on the Libyan government, and Germany responded with a far-reaching proposal to cut off all oil and other payments to the country for 60 days so that Moammar Gadhafi's regime cannot use the money to repress his people.
Saudi activists eye protests, wait for new cabinet Democracy activists in Saudi Arabia say the government is closely monitoring social media to nip in the bud any protests inspired by uprisings that swept Arab countries, toppling leaders in Egypt and Tunisia.
Oman protesters stage third day of unrest Protesters set a supermarket ablaze and rallied at two places in this seaside town on Monday in a third consecutive day of unrest that has included deadly clashes in the strategic Gulf nation.
Kuwait key opposition group calls for PM ouster A key Kuwaiti opposition group on Monday demanded the ouster of the prime minister as youth activists called for a rally on March 8 to force the premier to quit.
US supports Bahrain 'dialogue' The US president has expressed his support for an effort at "national dialogue" in Bahrain, and said it should be "inclusive, non-sectarian and responsive" to the people of the Gulf kingdom.
Protesters defy crackdown in Oman At least one person has been killed and 20 others injured in anti-government protests in Oman, the country's health minister said, but hospital workers put the death toll at six.
Gaddafi aide 'to talk to rivals' Muammar Gaddafi has reportedly appointed the head of Libya's foreign intelligence service to speak to the leadership of the anti-government protesters in the east of the country.
African migrants targeted in Libya As nations evacuate their citizens from the violence gripping Libya, many African migrant workers are targeted because they are suspected of being mercenaries hired by Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader. Dozens of workers from sub-Saharan Africa are feared killed, and hundreds are in hiding, as angry mobs of anti-government protesters hunt down "black African mercenaries," according to witnesses.
Christiane Amanpour in Tripoli: Gadhafi Doles Out Cash to the People I've just returned from the center of Tripoli, Libya, after a drive around town. Like all journalists here, my team and I were driven and accompanied by government employees, but they did take us precisely where I asked to go.
Global pressure mounts on Gaddafi More world leaders have called on Muammar Gaddafi to step down as the Libyan leader fights for his survival in the face of a mass uprising at home.
Gaddafi rivals close in on Tripoli Libya's opposition movement has seized control of territory close to the capital, Tripoli, as anti-government protesters gear up for what could be a final battle for leader Muammar Gaddafi's stronghold.
Clinton urges Gaddafi to step down US secretary of state says Gaddafi's government must be held to account as EU approves new sanctions against Libya.
Yemen President vows bloody rebuff to protests YEMEN President Ali Abdullah Saleh is vowing to defend his three-decade regime "with every drop of blood", accusing opponents of hijacking gathering protests in a ploy to split the nation.
Plan to grab £1bn in Libyan banknotes foiled British authorities have thwarted an attempt to export nearly one billion pounds worth of mint Libyan banknotes back to Tripoli. Last night the Government moved to officially freeze the assets held by the Libyan regime in the UK following sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council.
The Egypt-Tunisia freedom council The citizens of Egypt and Tunisia have resoundingly and comprehensively spoken against authoritarianism. From the joint efforts of the youth, dissidents and ordinary people, a whole gamut of potentialities was unleashed.
Saudi King Orders Permanent State Jobs For Citizens Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah ordered Sunday permanent state jobs for Saudis on temporary labor contracts amid regional uprisings that have toppled regimes in Tunisia and Egypt and infected neighboring Bahrain.
Thousands protest in Bahrain Thousands of Bahrainis marched in Manama on Sunday calling for the fall of the ruling Sunni dynasty, as 18 opposition MPs submitted their letter of resignation to protest the killing of demonstrators.
Curfew called after protests erupt in Iraq The Iraqi capital Baghdad is now under curfew following nationwide protests which have called for more government accountability.
Middle East unrest spreads to Oman One protester killed by security forces in Omani town of Sohar, while Bahrain stages peaceful demonstration and Saudi intellectuals call on king to relinquish many powers.
Police station, state office burning in Oman town A police station and a government building were on fire on Sunday in the Omani town of Sohar after police clashed with more than 2,000 protesters demanding reforms in the Gulf Arab state, a Reuters witness said.
McCain, Lieberman: U.S. should arm Libyan rebels Two senators said today the Obama administration should recognize a provisional government that seems to be taking shape in Libya's eastern half, and offer military aid to rebels seeking to overthrow Muammar Qaddafi.
Defiant Gaddafi confined to Tripoli As more cities fall into the hands of the pro-democracy protesters, Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, is hanging on to the capital where security forces loyal to him seem to have a firm hold, even amid reports of sporadic gunfire.
Libya protesters control Zawiyah Tanks have surrounded Libyan city as residents brace for raid by pro-Gaddafi forces at any moment.
Libya's revolution headquarters In Benghazi, Libya's second-largest city, life has entered a new stage of revolutionary normal. Shops have re-opened next to burnt-out regime headquarters; the main justice building still stands, but its rooms are occupied by opposition media centres, and courtrooms have become kitchens.
New Tunisia PM appointed Mohammed Ghannouchi steps down amid continuing unrest that leaves at least five anti-government protesters dead.
February 26, 2011
Demanding equal rights in Bahrain Many Shia citizens of Gulf island demand ouster of PM, and less power for the ruling Khalifa family.
Bahrain opposition demands resignation of prime minister Bahrain's increasingly assertive opposition movement flexed its muscles on Saturday, staging a massive demonstration in central Manama at short notice to demand the ousting of the kingdom's prime minister.
Behind the Arab Revolt is a Word We Dare Not Speak Shortly after the invasion of Iraq in 2003, I interviewed Ray McGovern, one of an elite group of CIA officers who prepared the President's daily intelligence brief. McGovern was at the apex of the "national security" monolith that is American power and had retired with presidential plaudits. On the eve of the invasion, he and 45 other senior officers of the CIA and other intelligence agencies wrote to President George W. Bush that the "drumbeat for war" was based not on intelligence, but lies.
Deaths in Tunisia clashes Three people dead after clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Tunis, in second day of unrest in capital.
How Gaddafi's Words Get Lost In Translation Col Muammar Gaddafi's speeches this week will have struck many viewers as crazy and perhaps pathetic, with their overblown rhetoric, theatrical delivery and furious calls to arms against the "drug-takers" who oppose him.
Libya's UN ambassador denounces Gaddafi The Libyan ambassador to the UN, who is one of Colonel Gaddafi's oldest friends, denounced the embattled leader on Friday night and urged the world to punish him.
Pressure mounts on Libya's Gaddafi Most of Libya is out of control of the government, and Muammar Gaddafi's grip on power may soon be confined only to the capital, Tripoli, Libya's former interior minister has said.
Gaddafi vows to crush protesters Libyan leader speaks to supporters in the capital's Green Square, saying he will arm people against protesters.
Parts of Tripoli defy Gaddafi's rule Poor neighborhoods of the Libyan capital Tripoli openly defied Muammar Gaddafi on Saturday as his grip on power after 41 years of rule looked increasingly tenuous in the face of nationwide revolt.
Major Yemen tribes join protesters Powerful tribal leaders, including those of the Hashid and Baqil, pledge to join protesters against the government.
Rebels lay siege to Gaddafi stronghold The beleaguered Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi defiantly appealed to his hardcore supporters to "defend the nation" against an uprising which was last night closing in on Tripoli after thousands of protesters braved gunfire to try to march through the capital.
February 25, 2011
US: Neo-Con Hawks Take Flight over Libya In a distinct echo of the tactics they pursued to encourage U.S. intervention in the Balkans and Iraq, a familiar clutch of neo-conservatives appealed Friday for the United States and NATO to "immediately" prepare military action to help bring down the regime of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and end the violence that is believed to have killed well over a thousand people in the past week.
Tunisia sets poll date amid turmoil Tunisia's transitional government has said it will hold elections by mid-July at the latest, the official TAP news agency has said, quoting a cabinet statement. The government "has decided that consultations with different political parties should not exceed mid-March.... Elections will be organised at the latest in mid-July 2011," the statement on Friday said.
US to impose sanctions on Libya The US is to impose unilateral and multilateral sanctions on Libya, the White House has announced. US spy agencies are also monitoring Libya for evidence of atrocities, Jay Carney, the White House spokesperson, announced on Friday.
UN to meet on Libya violence The UN Security Council will meet on Friday to consider actions against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's government that could include sanctions aimed at deterring his violent crackdown on anti-government protesters.
Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, has appeared in Tripoli's Green Square, to address a crowd of his supporters in the capital. "We can defeat any aggression if necessary and arm the people," Gaddafi said, in footage that was aired on Libyan state television on Friday. "I am in the middle of the people ... we will fight ... we will defeat them if they want ... we will defeat any foreign aggression.
Fawaz Gerges: Saudi probably won't fall, but if it does the world will change There is a revolution taking place in the Middle East. The young people are emboldened and confident in a way they have never been before, and what we have seen in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain and Libya could yet take hold in other countries in the region. But if the revolution is going to stop anywhere, it is likely to be in the desert at the gates of the House of Saud; crucially the home of the world's greatest supply of oil.
Now we can see the folly of our Faustian bargain on oil The price of oil is surging. At one point yesterday, the price of a barrel of crude touched $120 – its highest level since 2008. The commodities trading markets are telling the world something it should have grasped long ago: that the global economy is disastrously over-reliant on energy from the most unstable of regions.
Libyan forces shoot protesters Several people reported dead as tens of thousands of Libyans take to the streets calling for an end to Gaddafi's rule.
UN rights body urges Libya action Leaders urged to "step in vigorously" to end bloody crackdown, while envoy says Libyan mission to Switzerland has quit.
Libyans hold mass protests in push to oust leader Thousands of Libyans demanding Moammar Gadhafi's ouster rallied to show solidarity with the besieged capital, while the government moved to tighten its grip on Tripoli following opposition gains elsewhere in the country.
Al Jazeera Enrages Dictators, Wins Viewers With Coverage Arab-owned television channels Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya have been denounced by targets of the Middle Eastern revolts, showing they've played a pivotal role in the uprisings that have shaken countries from Tunisia and Egypt to Libya and Yemen.
Deaths in Iraq pro-reform rallies At least six protesters killed by security forces, amid nationwide "day of rage" against corruption and poor services.
6 killed as Iraqis protest in 'Day of Rage' Thousands marched on government buildings and clashed with security forces in cities across Iraq on Friday, in the largest and most violent anti-government protests here since political unrest began spreading in the Arab world several weeks ago.
February 24, 2011
A revolution against neoliberalism? On February 16th I read a comment was posted on the wall of the Kullina Khalid Saed ("We are all Khaled Said") Facebook page administered by the now very famous Wael Ghonim. By that time it had been there for about 21 hours. The comment referred to a news item reporting that European governments were under pressure to freeze bank accounts of recently deposed members of the Mubarak regime. The comment said: "Excellent news ... we do not want to take revenge on anyone ... it is the right of all of us to hold to account any person who has wronged this nation. By law we want the nation's money that has been stolen ... because this is the money of Egyptians, 40% of whom live below the poverty line."
Egypt/Turkey-Israel: 'A clean break' A year and a half ago, an Israel Navy submarine crossed the Suez Canal to the Red Sea, sending a message of deterrence to Iran. Just one week after the fall of Mubarak, Iranian warships cross the canal on their way to Syrian ports, notes Eric Walberg.
Chomsky: US supports stable dictators Weighing in on the latest developments in the Arab world, renowned American intellectual Noam Chomsky says the US policy of "stability" in the Middle East refers to "stable dictators."
Putin warns West on North Africa democracy-building Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin cautioned the West Thursday that attempts to meddle in the rebellions of the Arab world may sweep extremists to power.
Qaddafi Urges End to Violence as Foes Increase Control in East Libya's Muammar Qaddafi, who has lost control of much of the country's oil-rich east, appealed to citizens to end violence as his forces stepped up a crackdown on opponents and more than 100 people were reportedly shot dead.
Yemen security forces 'to protect' protesters
President Ali Abdullah Saleh has instructed security forces to protect protesters who call for an end his 32-year rule.
Stay away from anti-government protests: Iraqi PM Iraq's prime minister warned his people to boycott a planned anti-government protest scheduled for Friday, saying it was being organized by supporters of Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida.
Mideast turmoil rattles Iran-Saudi standoff Saudi Arabia's rulers answered the Arab world's winter of rage with money: throwing $36 billion into housing and other social assistance channels in attempts to quell rumblings of dissent. Iran's president offered more bombast as Tehran tries to project sympathy for protesters.
Setback to Gaddafi's African dream Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan president, has always promoted himself as one of Africa's great leaders touting a vision of progress and wealth for the entire continent. Now, after a week of violence in his country, the African Union has condemned his actions against the pro-democracy movement that demands to oust him from office. Al Jazeera's Yvonne Ndege reports from Abuja.
Libya oil output down 75 per cent LIBYA'S oil output dropped 75 per cent due to the continuing unrest, the chief executive of Eni - the energy company with the biggest operations in the North African country - has said.
Gaddafi blames unrest on al-Qaeda Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, has said in a speech on Libyan state television that al-Qaeda is responsible for the uprising in Libya. "It is obvious now that this issue is run by al-Qaeda," he said, speaking by phone from un unspecified location.
Tripoli: a city in the shadow of death Gunfire in the suburbs – and fear, hunger and rumour in the capital Thousands race for last tickets out of a city sinking into anarchy
Gadhafi forces strike back at revolt near Tripoli Army units and militiamen loyal to Moammar Gadhafi struck back against rebellious protesters who have risen up in cities close to the capital Thursday, attacking a mosque where many had taken refuge and battling with others who had seized control of a local airport.
Gaddafi digs in, but much of Libya is already out of his grasp Forces loyal to the Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi were fighting last night to consolidate control over what appeared to be the rapidly diminishing parts of the country not yet overrun by protesters in rebellion against his 42-year rule.
Gaddafi struggles to keep control Pro-democracy protesters takeover eastern part of the country, as state structure appears to be disintegrating.
Confusion at Tripoli airport
At least 26 nations have begun efforts to get their citizens out of Libya and to safety. A military Hercules aircaraft was en route to Tripoli on Thursday to collect British citizens, and Turkey says it's mounted the biggest evacuation effort in its history. An Algerian who landed safely in his home country, told Al Jazeera that it took him four days to get to the airport in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. Al Jazeera's James Bays speaks to Imran Garda after returning from Tripoli, where he heard first-hand accounts of people caught up in the violence.
February 23, 2011
Khadafi On the Outs "The worst possible consequence of the Libyan crisis would be for the United States to find some way to intervene."
Mouammar Khadafi was once the bane of the West, but in the past decade he has made an "accommodation" with imperialism. Since 9/11, "Khadafi has appeared more concerned with Islamic fundamentalists...than with American and European machinations." U.S secret services may or may not have acted against Khadafi, but they will surely take advantage of any opening.
Fidel Castro: The NATO Plan is to Occupy Libya
Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro said that the government of the United States is not in the least worried about peace in Libya and it will not hesitate in giving NATO the order to invade that rich country, perhaps in a matter of hours or a few short days. Concerning al-Gaddafi he expressed: "I cannot imagine that the Libyan leader would abandon his country".
US mulls all options against Libya Barack Obama orders his national security team to prepare the full range of options for dealing with the crisis.
Obama breaks silence, condemns Libya crackdown President Barack Obama condemned the "outrageous" crackdown by Libyan security forces on protesters and said Washington would work with international partners to hold Muammar Gaddafi's government accountable.
UK does not rule out using military for Libya rescue Britain refused on Wednesday to rule out using its armed forces to rescue 170 British workers stranded in the Libyan desert after an appeal for help by desperate oil industry workers.
Mass evacuations under way in Libya Governments scramble ships and aircraft to pick up citizens stranded amid violent unrest in the North African nation.
Why Europe Fears the North African Uprisings: The Spectre of a Black Europe While millions in the world are celebrating the popular uprisings in North Africa, Europe is watching with skepticism and fear. The fall of the African dictators will deprive Europe of valuable allies in the fight against irregular migration. The political vacuum and the social and economic instability that follows will create a new wave of desperate migrants daring the high seas to reach the coats of Europe. This will deepen the immigration crisis Europe has been trying hard to manage in recent years. Europe is responding with an increased use of force. A new humanitarian crisis is looming.
Algeria repeals emergency law Scrapping the draconian law to placate growing discontent had been a major demand made by the opposition parties.
Yemen MPs resign over violence Seven parliamentarians quit ruling party to protest against what they say is government violence against demonstrators.
Bahrain frees political prisoners At least 50 people released, including 23 Shia activists accused of a coup plot, in response to protesters' demands.
Saudis call Day of Rage protests across the country The Saudis have posted on facebook calling for Day of Rage protests across the country on march 11 as king Abdullah promises more benefits for the citizens. The calls include that rulers should be elected and that political prisoners released . Saudis are also demanding more freedom for women.
Saudi king back home, orders $37 bln in handouts Saudi King Abdullah returned home on Wednesday after a three-month medical absence and unveiled benefits for Saudis worth some $37 billion (23 billion pounds) in an apparent bid to insulate the world's top oil exporter from an Arab protest wave.
A crude mercantilist doctrine stands exposed David Cameron made a speech in the Kuwaiti parliament yesterday calling for governments across the Arab world to meet their people's legitimate aspirations for freedom. The Prime Minister also conceded that Britain had been wrong, in the past, to support repressive regimes for the sake of stability. But actions speak louder the words. Mr Cameron's address cannot conceal the fact that he is seeking to arm those very Arab leaders who would deny the people of the region their liberty.
Gaddafi loses more Libyan cities Protesters wrest control of more cities as unrest sweeps African nation despite Muammar Gaddafi's threat of crackdown.
Global community isolates Gaddafi European Union calls for investigation into possible crimes against humanity ahead of emergency UN meeting.
Gaddafi defiant as state teeters Libyan leader vows to 'fight on' as his government loses control of key parts in the country and as top officials quit.
France urges EU sanctions on Libya Sarkozy calls for "concrete sanctions" and suspension of economic ties in protest over Tripoli's crush of protesters.
Muammar Gaddafi: method in his 'madness' Gaddafi has lost touch with his people, but though his actions may seem bizarre, there is a kind of logic to his behaviour
Libyan protesters defiant after Gaddafi speech Heavy gunfire broke out in Libya's capital today as forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi opened fire in the streets a day after the longtime leader vowed to defend his rule and called on supporters to crack down on anti-government protesters.
Robert Fisk: Gaddafi raved and cursed, but he faces forces he cannot control So he will go down fighting. That's what Muammar Gaddafi told us last night, and most Libyans believe him. This will be no smooth flight to Riyadh or a gentle trip to a Red Sea holiday resort. Raddled, cowled in desert gowns, he raved on.
February 22, 2011
Is the West Bank next? If Binyamin Netanyahu's govenment, and its lobby in Washington, were rational they would be rushing to plan Israel's evacuation from the occupied territories, and encouraging the establishment of a Palestinian state in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem.
Tribal system still important in Libya
Libya is one of the most tribal nations in the Arab world - a country where clans and alliances shape the political landscape. Tribal structure has played a crucial role in the country's history. Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari takes a look at the country's tribal system.
The King of King's speech Muammar Gaddafi is dangerously in denial. Alas, he's been that way for a long time.
Defiant Gaddafi vows to fight on In televised speech, Libyan leader blames youths inspired by region's revolutions for unrest and vows to die a "martyr".
Gaddafi's hold on Libya weakens Leader appears on state TV briefly to signal defiance in the face of mounting revolt against his 41-year rule.
In a lengthy televised address, Muammar Gaddafi variously blamed the media, the US, the UK, Italy and hallucinogenic drugs forced on young protesters for causing the trouble in his country.
Libya's falling tyrant Gaddafi reaps what he has sown during his four-decade rule: terror, nepotism, tribal politics and abuse of power.
Fresh violence rages in Libya Protesters say security forces using warplanes and live fire 'massacred' them, as UN warns of possible 'war crimes'.
Libyan diplomats defect en masse Envoys at key embassies across the world disown Gaddafi's regime in protest over violent crackdown against protesters.
UN council to discuss Libya An extraordinary meeting of the Arab League will also take place on Tuesday as leaders express alarm over crackdown.
Gaddafi defies revolt with tanks, planes Libya's Muammar Gaddafi used tanks, helicopters and warplanes to fight a growing revolt, witnesses said on Tuesday, as the veteran leader scoffed at reports he was fleeing after four decades in power.
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi appears on state TV Libya's leader, Col Muammar Gaddafi, has dismissed reports that he had fled amid the unrest sweeping the country, calling foreign news channels "dogs".
Libyan Dictator Moammar Ghadafi: 'I Am Here, Don't Believe the Dogs' Libyan strongman Moammar Ghadafi made a brief television appearance shortly after midnight Tuesday, just long enough to say he hadn't fled the country. "I am here to show that I am in Tripoli and not in Venezuela," he said. "Don't believe those misleading dog stations."
Libya: intelligence agency 'jamming' television signals Libya's intelligence agency is behind the powerful jamming that has disrupted Al Jazeera television's signal across much of the Middle East and North Africa, the Arab satellite broadcaster said on Monday.
Cruel. Vainglorious. Steeped in blood. And now, surely, after more than four decades of terror and oppression, on his way out? Robert Fisk on Muammar Gaddafi, tyrant of Tripoli
So even the old, paranoid, crazed fox of Libya — the pallid, infantile, droop-cheeked dictator from Sirte, owner of his own female praetorian guard, author of the preposterous Green Book, who once announced he would ride to a Non-Aligned Movement summit in Belgrade on his white charger — is going to ground. Or gone. Last night, the man I first saw more than three decades ago, solemnly saluting a phalanx of black-uniformed frogmen as they flappered their way across the sulphur-hot tarmac of Green Square on a torrid night in Tripoli during a seven-hour military parade, appeared to be on the run at last, pursued — like the dictators of Tunis and Cairo — by his own furious people.
I will not stand again, says Sudan's Bashir President Omar al-Bashir, the iron-fisted leader who has ruled Sudan for 22 years, will not stand for re-election, Rabie Abdul Ati, his spokesman, has told Agence-France Presse. Mr Ati denied that the decision was connected with the unrest in the region. "He is not under pressure," he said.
February 21, 2011
Tunisia Seeks Ben Ali Extradition Tunisia has asked Saudi Arabia to extradite ousted President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, who fled the country last month, to face charges of ordering a deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests.
Top Sunni cleric says army should kill Kadhafi Influential Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi issued a fatwa on Monday that any Libyan soldier who can shoot dead embattled leader Moamer Kadhafi should do so "to rid Libya of him."
Libyan Air Force pilots defect; rift between Gaddafi and military growing Two Libyan Air Force pilots have defected to the Mediterranean island of Malta, reported Reuters, citing Maltese government officials. These soldiers said they were ordered by the government to bomb protestors; however, they decided not to and defect to Malta instead.
Libyan UN deputy ambassador speaks to Al Jazeera
Libya's deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Ibrahim Dabbashi, spoke to Al Jazeera. Dabbashi distanced himself from the regime of embattled president Muammar Gaddafi, saying he is "with the people".
Libya protests spread and intensify More than 60 people reported dead in the capital, as anti-government demonstrations escalate across the country.
Report: Libyan protesters fired on Reports say live ammuntion is being used against protesters marching on the compound of Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader.
Libyan Muslim leaders order followers to rebel A coalition of Libyan Muslim leaders has issued a declaration telling all Muslims it is their duty to rebel against the Libyan leadership.
BP suspends operations in Libya Oil giant BP said today that it was suspending operations in Libya and evacuating expatriate staff and their families amid the escalating violence.
Gaddafi regime: We will fight to the end In a sign that the first cracks are starting to show in the Libyan regime, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's son warned in a lengthy and rambling address broadcast live last night that the overthrow of the regime would lead to civil war and the break-up of the country.
Dozens reported killed in Tripoli unrest Dozens of people were reported killed in Tripoli overnight as anti-government protests reached the Libyan capital for the first time and the building where the country's parliament meets was ablaze today.
Inspired by Egypt, thousands protest on Moroccan streets Thousands of people flooded on to the streets of cities across Morocco yesterday, hoping to wrest some powers from the ruling monarchy in the first large protests inspired by events in Tunisia and Egypt.
Morocco riots leave five dead Initial protests pass off peacefully but bank blaze kills five with scores injured and detained as trouble flares in deprived suburbs
Yemen's president refuses to quit Yemen's embattled leader today rejected demands to step down, saying widespread demonstrations against his regime were unacceptable.
Yemen: President's offer of talks is rejected by political opposition Yemen's embattled President yesterday sought a way out of the political crisis gripping his impoverished nation, offering to oversee a dialogue between the ruling party and the opposition to defuse the stand-off with protesters demanding that he go.
Libyan tribe threatens to cut oil exports soon The leader of the Al-Zuwayya tribe in eastern Libya threatened on Sunday to cut oil exports to Western countries within 24 hours unless authorities stop what he called the 'oppression of protesters'.
Robert Fisk: These are secular popular revolts – yet everyone is blaming religion Mubarak claimed that Islamists were behind the Egyptian revolution. Ben Ali said the same in Tunisia. King Abdullah of Jordan sees a dark and sinister hand – al-Qa'ida's hand, the Muslim Brotherhood's hand, an Islamist hand – behind the civil insurrection across the Arab world. Yesterday the Bahraini authorities discovered Hizbollah's bloody hand behind the Shia uprising there. For Hizbollah, read Iran. How on earth do well-educated if singularly undemocratic men get this thing so wrong?
Libya unrest death toll 'tops 200' Dozens of Muslim leaders call for end to civilian deaths after security crackdown on funeral procession of protesters.
Bahrain protesters remain in square Hundreds of pro-reform supporters spend night at landmark junction as opposition parties weigh dialogue offer.
Shots fired at Yemen demonstration Leader of Yemen's separatist movement arrested in Aden amid countrywide protests against President Saleh.
Thousands protest in Morocco Demonstrators demand large-scale political and economic reforms in the North African kingdom.
Moroccan protesters demand limit on royal powers At least 2,000 protesters gathered in a square in Morocco's capital on Sunday to demand that King Mohammed give up some of his powers and clamp down on government corruption.
February 19, 2011
Riot police crack down on protesters in Algiers Algerian riot police used batons to disperse protesters trying to organise an anti-regime rally in a central square of the capital on Saturday. An opposition deputy wounded in the clashes is in hospital and is thought to be in a coma, his party said.
Next stop: The House of Saud Here's a crash course on how one of "our" - monarchic - dictators treats his own people during the great 2011 Arab revolt.
How Britain taught Arab police forces all they know There was growing anger last night over the enmeshed relationship between authoritarian Gulf governments and the British military and police after weeks of democracy protests across the Arab world that met with violent state repression.
Bullets and tear gas in Bahrain I walked surreptitiously into the Manama souq after the taxi driver I had just befriended agreed to pick me up from the same spot in exactly one hour. The area was teeming with police, one guarding the main entrance with a tear gas gun strapped securely across his shoulder. It would be just a few hours later that I would feel the effects of that notorious weapon myself.
Yemen security forces shoot dead protester Yemeni riot police shot dead a protester and injured five others when they opened fire on a march of thousands of demonstrators in the capital Sanaa today.
Algerian police break up protest Several people are injured and others are arrested as police thwart pro-democracy rally in capital Algiers, reports say.
Scores killed in Libya protests Human Rights Watch says 84 people killed in past three days during rallies calling for ousting of Muammar Gaddafi.
Protesters retake Bahrain square Anti-government protesters back in Pearl roundabout after troops and police withdraw from protest site in capital.
Bahrain orders military off streets of capital Bahrain today ordered its military off the square in the capital that was the heart of an uprising against the Gulf nation's rulers, a key demand by the opposition for starting a dialogue in the political crisis.
Protesters return to square in Bahrain capital Thousands of singing and dancing protesters streamed back into Manama's central Pearl Square Saturday after Bahrain's leaders withdrew tanks and riot police following two straight days of a bloody crackdown by security forces in the tiny monarchy.
February 18, 2011
Algeria braces for more protests Oil-rich country on high alert as opposition groups mobilise for weekend of rallies and gatherings calling for democracy
Djiboutians rally to oust president Police use tear gas to disperse thousands demonstrating in East African nation to demand Ismail Omar Guelleh step down.
Yemen observes 'Friday of Fury' At least three killed as tens of thousands of demonstrators, both pro- and anti-government, march in several cities.
Jordan protest turns violent Anti-government protests become routine on Fridays in Jordan since popular uprisings swept Egypt and Tunisia.
Libyans bury dead after clashes Tens of thousands continue to protest after Friday prayers, and an eyewitness reports mourners have come under fire.
Bahrain Royal Family Orders Army to Turn on the People Bahrain's ruling family has defied mounting international criticism by ordering the army to turn on its people for the first time since pro-reform demonstrations erupted five days ago.
Saudi prince Talal warns of uprising threat A senior member of the Saudi royal family has warned that the oil-rich country could be harmed by the uprisings sweeping the Arab world unless it speeded up reforms.
Egypt OKs Iran warships through Suez Canal
Egypt has agreed to let two Iranian naval vessels transit the Suez Canal, a move that comes despite expressions of concern by Israeli officials, the Egyptian-government's MENA news agency reported Friday.
Fresh protests hit Iraqi cities
Thousands turn out across country, demanding better service delivery and jobs from government.
Yemen: 'Government thugs' fight protesters
Thousands of protesters seeking to oust President Ali Abdullah Saleh braved warning gunfire from police and attacks from government supporters with batons and daggers to march though the Sanaa, country's capital, yesterday for a seventh day.
The dangers of siding with oppressors
Things could yet get very nasty in Bahrain. Pro-democracy protesters, fuelled by the precedents in Tunisia and Egypt, are showing a high level of confidence and determination. The royal family appears to think that a brutal attack on sleeping demonstrators is the answer. For the West the old dilemma of whether it prefers stability over democracy is particularly pointed here. Bahrain is a major strategic toehold in a region that holds about three-fifths of the world's oil reserves. It is home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet. It has been a close ally, or client state, of Britain since the 17th century.
Bahrain tense amid funerals
Military keeps capital Manama under lockdown, a day after a deadly police assault on anti-government demonstrators.
Bahrain mourners call for end to monarchy
Mood of defiance against entire ruling system after brutal attack on Pearl Square protest camp that left at least five dead
Thousands join funerals of protesters in Bahrain
Several thousand Shi'ites turned out in Bahrain today to bury three of those killed in a crackdown ordered by the island state's Sunni ruling family to quell opposition protests inspired by Egypt.
Arab Revolutions: Why Now?
Why now? Why revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt this year, rather than last year, or ten years ago, or never? The protestors now taking to the street daily in Jordan, Yemen, Bahrein, Libya and Algeria are obviously inspired by the success of those revolutions, but what got the process started? What changed in the Middle East?
6 days Yemen uprising leaves 10 killed
Since pro-democracy protests started in Yemen 6 days ago, at least 10 protesters have been killed and many others left injured during clashes with the security forces.
Official: US to expand Yemeni military training
Faced with an increasingly alarming threat from al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, the U.S. military will begin a new training program with Yemen's counterterrorism unit so it can move against militants believed to be plotting attacks on America from safe havens there.
9 killed in Iraqi Kurdish protests
Nine people were killed and 47 were injured Thursday when hundreds of protesters clashed with security forces in Sulaimaniya, a city in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq, according to Dr. Raykot Hamed Salih, a health official there.
Clinton tells Bahrain FM of 'deep concern'
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton telephoned her Bahraini counterpart on Thursday to express deep concern after police stormed a protest camp in central Manama, killing three people, the State Department said.
Clashes spread in Bahraini capital
Armoured vehicles move towards central Manama after police storm protest site in roundabout, killing at least three.
Four killed as riot police storm Bahrain camp
Bahrain's top diplomat says the pre-dawn crackdown on anti-government protesters was justified because the demonstrators were pushing the kingdom to the "brink of the sectarian abyss."
Bahrain protests: Riot police storm Pearl Square
The main opposition group Al Wefaq said at least two people were killed in the pre-dawn assault on Pearl Square in Bahrain's capital, Manama, as police used tear gas against crowds
The massacre behind the revolution
It was the deliberate slaying of protesters in Tunisia that turned a regional uprising into a nationwide revolution.
At Least 3 Killed, 55 Wounded in Southeastern Iraq Protests
Protests that began late last night and continued throughout the day led to a violent police crackdown in the southeastern Iraqi city of Kut. The current toll, according to local health officials, is at least three protesters slain and 55 others wounded, many of them seriously.
Iran protester's death 'hijacked by regime'
Saane Zhaleh, who was killed in clashes between protesters and security forces, is being falsely described as a pro-government militia member, according to his family
Thousands of police confront protesters in Yemen
Authorities flooded the streets of Yemen's capital with 2,000 police Wednesday to try to halt six days of Egypt-style demonstrations against the president of 32 years, a key U.S. ally in battling al-Qaida. One person was killed when police and protesters clashed in the southern port of Aden in the first known death during Yemen's political unrest.
Violent protests break out in Libya
Clashes reported in eastern city of Benghazi as security forces and government supporters confront demonstrators.
Protesters occupy Bahrain square
Anti-government protests continue in tiny kingdom, despite apology by king for the deaths of two demonstrators.
Bahrain Protesters Step up Pressure on Rulers
Protesters demanding sweeping political reforms from Bahrain's rulers held their ground Wednesday in an Egypt-style occupation of the capital's landmark square, staging a third day of demonstrations that have brought unprecedented pressure in one of Washington's most strategic allies in the Gulf.
Iran funeral triggers new clashes
Government supporters and opposition activists clash at funeral procession for student killed in Tehran.
Iran opposition leader ready to 'pay any price'
Iran's opposition leaders remained defiant Wednesday despite calls from hard-liners for them to be brought to trial and put to death, with one reform advocate saying he was willing to "pay any price" in pursuit of democratic change.
Iraq activists storm public offices
At least one person killed in clashes with security forces after protesters break into council building.
The massacre behind the revolution
It was the deliberate slaying of protesters in Tunisia that turned a regional uprising into a nationwide revolution.
Iran: Hillary Clinton hails 'courage' of protests
Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, hailed the "courage" and "aspirations" of anti-government protests in Iran, calling on Tehran to follow Egypt's example.
Clinton praises Iran protesters
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed her firm support for the Iranian opposition supporters who protested in Tehran on Monday.
Mufti warns of revolution in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabian Mufti Sheikh Yusof al-Ahmad has warned that unless the government fights poverty and unemployment, it will face a revolution like those in Egypt and Tunisia.
US sends Twitter messages to Iranians The US State Department has begun sending Twitter messages to Iranians in Farsi, alluding to the "historic role" social media have played in mass protests against Iran's 2009 disputed presidential polls.
Police disperse Iranian protesters with tear gas Clashes between Iranian police and tens of thousands of protesters wracked central Tehran today with security forces beating and firing tear gas at opposition supporters looking to evoke Egypt's recent popular uprising.
Clashes reported in Iran protests There are reports in social media sites and non-state Iranian news sites of clashes between protesters and security forces in Tehran, the Iranian capital. Thousands of demonstrators were marching on Monday on Enghelab and Azadi streets [which connect and create a straight path through the city centre], with a heavy presence in Enghelab Square and Vali-Asr Street, according to these reports.
Thousands rally across Yemen Several injured as protesters clash with police on fourth straight day of demonstrations in capital and country's south.
Yemen protesters clash with police Third day of clashes in the capital amid reports that security forces used tasers and batons again demonstrators.
Thousands of Yemenis demand president quit Thousands of students and lawyers demanding Yemen's president step down clashed yesterday with baton-wielding riot police and security forces who threw up razor wire to force them out of the centre of the capital Sanaa.
Police clash with Bahraini protesters Witnesses say police in Bahrain have violently clashed with pro-democracy protesters during the "Day of Rage" rallies across the country.
Algeria 'to lift emergency laws' Foreign minister says 19-year-old emergency will end "within days" amid calls for more protests against government.
February 13, 2011
Palestinians should join Arab revolution says Gaddafi Gaddafi, giving his first speech to Libyans since the uprising in neighbouring Egypt, said Palestinian refugees should capitalise on the revolution wave in the Middle East in a demonstration on the borders of Israel.
Gaddafi tells Palestinians: revolt against Israel Palestinian refugees should capitalize on the wave of popular revolts in the Middle East by massing peacefully on the borders of Israel until it gives in to their demands, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi said on Sunday.
Bahrain opposition calls for rally Opposition groups call for protests on Monday as riot police clash with youths in Shia village in the west.
Yemeni protesters beaten, thousands march in Algeria Yemeni police with clubs yesterday beat anti-government protesters who were calling for the ouster of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, while thousands of Algerians defied an official ban on demonstrations in the capital and gathered in the city center for a pro-reform protest, the day after weeks of mass protests in Egypt succeeded in toppling the president.
Iran's opposition planning protests Seemingly emboldened by events in Tunisia and Egypt, opposition leaders call for anti- government rallies on Monday.
Tunisian foreign minister resigns Ahmed Ounaies steps down after being embroiled in controversy over compliments he paid to his French counterpart.
February 12, 2011
Unblocking Syria's social media Some wonder if Syria's decision to allow access to facebook and blog sites is just a new way to track activists.
In Yemen, Many Protests, One Villain It was only sheer chance or serendipity perhaps that southern Yemen's "Day of Rage" was scheduled for Friday, earning the #Feb11 hashtag on Twitter. The Southern Uprising Facebook page drew nearly two thousand members since its founding two weeks ago in a nation with 2 percent Internet penetration. The group's goal is the liberation of southern Yemen from occupation–by the northern forces of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Thousands and sometimes tens of thousands of southerners have been demonstrating nearly weekly since 2007, but Friday's appears to be the first organized on Facebook.
Scuffles have broken out at pro-democracy rallies in Algeria and Yemen following the fall of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt.
Middle East rulers make concessions Moves seen as bid to appease people after mass protests in Tunisia and Egypt toppled long-serving presidents.
Algeria protesters push for change Pro-democracy demonstrators, inspired by the Egyptian revolution, ignore official ban and march in the capital Algiers.
Security forces in Yemen beat protesters Yemeni police with clubs on Saturday beat anti-government protesters who were celebrating the resignation of Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak and demanding the ouster of their own president.
Police tried to separate pro and anti-government demonstrators in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Saturday.
Thousands demand reforms in Algeria; 400 arrested Heavily outnumbered by riot police, thousands of Algerians defied government warnings and dodged barricades to rally in their capital Saturday, demanding democratic reforms a day after mass protests toppled Egypt's autocratic ruler.
Gap Widens Between U.S. and Arab World Arab public opinion will become increasingly difficult for the United States to favourably influence in light of recent regional unrest, according to experts speaking at a conference organized by the Brookings Institute on Wednesday.
February 11, 2011
Algeria prepares for day of protests Pro-democracy alliance expected to defy ban on demonstrations as euphoria from Egypt and Tunisia spills over to Algeria
Gaddafi ready for Libya's "Day of Rage" Gaddafi has dealt with the calls being issued by the National Conference for the Libyan Opposition [NCLO] and Libyan [political] activists for a Libyan "Day of Rage" to take place on 17 February, modeled on similar events in Tunisia and Egypt, by issuing an unprecedented warnings against any attempts to create chaos and instability in Libya.
February 06, 2011
Man tries to set himself on fire at Algeria protest An Algerian man doused himself with fuel and tried to set himself on fire on Sunday during a small protest outside a government ministry in the capital to demand more jobs.
February 04, 2011
Rallies for reform held in Jordan Hundreds of protesters demand reform in Amman while a "day of rage" planned for Damascus fails to get underway.
America loses another ally as Yemen's President quits The President of Yemen, one of America's foremost allies in the "war on terror", has become the latest leader in the Middle East to announce he will be stepping down as he seeks to calm anger and stave off the street protests which have gripped Egypt and Tunisia.
Thousands march against Yemen president Tens of thousands of demonstrators, some chanting "down, down with the regime," today marched in several towns and cities in Yemen against the country's autocratic president, a key US ally in the fight against Islamic militants.
Syrian protesters plan 'day of rage' Syrians are organising campaigns on Facebook and Twitter that call for a "day of rage" in the capital Damascus this week, taking inspiration from Egypt and Tunisia in using social networking sites to rally their followers for sweeping political reforms.
Instant View: Jordan's king appoints new prime minister
King Abdullah of Jordan Tuesday replaced his prime minister after protests over food prices and poor living conditions, naming a former premier with a military background, Marouf Bakhit, to head the government.
Jordan's king fires Cabinet amid protests
Jordan's King Abdullah II fired his government Tuesday in the wake of street protests and asked an ex-prime minister to form a new Cabinet, ordering him to launch immediate political reforms.
January 31, 2011
Thousands in Algeria protest march: organizers More than 10,000 protesters marched against authorities in Algeria's northeastern city of Bejaia on Saturday, organizers said, in the country's latest rally inspired by neighboring Tunisia.
January 29, 2011
Inequality In America Is Worse Than In Egypt, Tunisia Or Yemen Egyptian, Tunisian and Yemeni protesters all say that inequality is one of the main reasons they're protesting. However, the U.S. actually has much greater inequality than in any of those countries.
Anti-government protest in Albania
TENS of thousands of demonstrators have started a silent protest in the Albanian capital Tirana, a week to the day after clashes during an opposition rally killed three.
Thousands in Algeria protest march: organizers
More than 10,000 protesters marched against authorities in Algeria's northeastern city of Bejaia on Saturday, organisers said, in the country's latest rally inspired by neighbouring Tunisia.
