Friday, 4 March 2011

UPDATES: News and Links

Fighting rages in Libya's east
At least 30 civilians killed after Gaddafi loyalists try to retake rebel-held town of Az Zawiyah, witnesses say.

Battle rages over Libyan oil port
The Libyan air force bombs Brega as fighting between pro-Gaddafi forces and opponents continues.

New Egypt PM at Tahrir rally
Essam Sharaf addresses thousands of pro-democracy campaigners who have gathered in centre of Cairo after Friday prayers.

Anti-government protest in Bahrain
Thousands of people converge on head office of state television, a day after clashes between Sunni and Shia communities.

Protesters converge on Iraq capital
Thousands of Iraqis take to the streets across the country to protest against corruption and unemployment.

Region in turmoil
Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Bahrain: A roundup of the popular protests that have swept the region over the last two months.

Apology for Afghan child deaths
Locals angered by deadly air raid in Kunar province which NATO has blamed on "faulty communication".

Arab feminism
In light of the revolutions across the Arab world, what challenges are women facing in this new political era?

Gaddafi fights back in key city

A fierce battle has been raging in the key Libyan city of Zawiya, after loyalist forces launched an operation to retake it from rebels, reports say.

Ivory Coast: parts of Abidjan resemble war zone - UN

Parts of Ivory Coast's main city of Abidjan resemble a "war zone", the UN refugee agency head in the West African nation, Jacques Franquin, told the BBC.

Chavez: Gadhafi wants U.N. to visit Libya

(CNN) -- Venezuela's president says embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was receptive to the idea of an international commission coming to the North African country when the two heads of state spoke this week.

Egypt antiquities chief plans to step down in protest

(CNN) -- Egypt's antiquities minister, Zahi Hawass, said Friday he plans to step down to protest police inaction as the country's ancient treasures are being looted and vandalized.

Libya uprising - live updates


Daily Star reporter quits in protest at tabloid's 'anti-Muslim' coverage

Richard Peppiatt admits producing fictional stories about celebrities and accuses tabloid of inciting racial tensions

German interior minister reopens bitter row over Muslim integration

Hans-Peter Friedrich criticised after claiming Islam 'does not belong' in Germany

At least 30 killed in Libya as Gadhafi forces fight to take back rebel-held town

Libyan government spokesman says they hope to regain control of rebel-held Zawiyah, which they shelled earlier in day; Interpol delivers global 'Orange Notice' for Gadhafi and inner circle.





River to Sea Uprooted Palestinian

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