"Government opponents in the rebel-held oil city of Zawiya repelled an attempt by forces loyal to Libyan dictator Col. Moammar Gadhafi to retake the city closest to the capital in six hours of …
UN Security Council slaps Libya with sanctions
"The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to impose sanctions on Libya amid Moammar Gadhafi's escalating attacks on anti-government protesters. The approved resolution includes …
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Largest Yemen Protests to Date Turn Violent as Security Forces Crack Down
"Gunfire broke out in the Yemeni capital and al-Jazeera reported at least three people killed as security forces attacked protesters gathered for the largest of eight days of anti-government …
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20 reported dead in Libya as thousands take to streets
"Amid burials and prayers, tens of thousands of Libyans took to the streets Friday to air their discontent with four decades of Moammar Gadhafi, the longest-ruling president in the world, witnesses …
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In Jordan, 5 hurt as scuffles erupt
"At least five people in Jordan's capital were injured in clashes between pro- and anti-government demonstrators on Friday, witnesses said. The anti-government protesters, rallying in Amman, were …
Violence erupts at Bahrain landmark; deaths, injuries reported
"Violence flared again in the center of Bahrain's capital Friday evening, as a confrontation between security forces and protesters resulted in several deaths and dozens of injuries. At least four …
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Jordan’s king fires Cabinet
"Jordan's King Abdullah II, bowing to public pressure, fired his government on Tuesday and tasked a new prime minister with quickly boosting economic opportunities and giving Jordanians a greater say …
The return of emerging market political risk
"Taking the world by surprise, Egypt’s uprising may prompt renewed focus on political risk in emerging economies at a time of rising food and fuel prices, raising investor fears of unorthodox or …
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Israel intelligence on alert over Lebanon
"Israeli intelligence services are on high alert due to developments in Lebanon following the latest governmental crisis, Israeli TV said. Israeli TV cited a prominent military source saying that a …
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European Commission official hints at sanctions in Ivory Coast dispute
"A European Commission spokeswoman hinted Monday at the possibility of sanctions against the Ivory Coast if the country is unable to resolve its disputed presidential election. Catherine Ashton, vice …
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