Middle East: Timetable Of Upcoming And Ongoing Clashes -- The Telegraph
Protests across the Middle East are due to continue over the next few days.
Libya: Activists using internet based network are building up to Thursday as a landmark day of protest. First clashes reported in the anti-Gaddafi stronghold of Benghazi on the Egyptian border.
Iran: Opposition is able to spark protests yesterday [Wed] at funeral for man killed in protests on Monday. More unrest expected after Friday prayers and when government moves to arrest opposition leaders.
Egypt: The organisers of protests that toppled President Hosni Mubarak have called for a "march of victory" across Egypt on Friday February 18.
Morocco: Facebook based campaign for day of rage on Sunday February 20. Demands for elections top the agenda.
Azerbaijan: Political opposition claims it is planning a day of rage this time in a former Soviet oil province that supplies an increasing share of Europe's energy. Before the end of the month.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraqis protest lack of services, corruption.
Hezbollah leader warns of border conflict.
Yemeni president says anti-government protesters "elements of coup". Police kill 2 in clashes with Yemen protesters.
Israel says Iran warships to transit Suez for Syria.
Protests continue as Egypt's military plans referendum. Egypt's military, parties begin to prepare for polls.
Thousands of Bahrainis gather for 3rd day of protests.
US military HQ in Mideast watching Gulf unrest.
90,000 civilians 'killed in Iraq war' over five years.
ASIA
North Korean heir said promoted to No. 2 spot.
Kim Jong-il celebrates 69th birthday.
Some Afghans say insecurity persists despite surge.
Rebel arrest overshadows Philippine peace talks.
India attempts damage control in wake of corruption scandals. Indian PM vows to fight corruption.
AFRICA
Algeria to lift state of emergency before end of February.
Hosni Mubarak not dying, had breakfast on the beach. Egyptians defy military rulers with more protests.
South Sudan reports progress on seperation issues.
Rioting hits Libyan city of Benghazi. Libya cracks down on protesters after violent clashes in Benghazi.
Zimbabwe sanctions: EU removes 35 people from ban list.
'Tunisia's revolution isn't over, but the fear has gone'.
West Africa Rising: Could rising food prices spark Egypt-style revolt in Africa?
Southern Sudan faces steep challenges for foreign cash.
EUROPE
S-400 missiles on Russia's Kuril Islands 'overkill'.
Hungary to amend media law.
Egyptians reach Italy amid worry about Arab exodus. Tunisian migrants land in Lampedusa, Italy.
Russian foreign minister criticises the West for supporting Arab protests.
Amanda Knox's parents sued by Italian police over abuse claims.
Italy's Berlusconi says "not concerned" by upcoming sex trial.
Inflation report: Bank of England cuts growth forecast.
AMERICAS
Jaime Zapata, U.S. immigration agent, shot dead in Mexico in apparent ambush. Killing of US agent in Mexico could raise pressure on Mexico.
Clinton, candidates discuss Haiti reconstruction.
Argentine-U.S. tensions simmer with verbal jabs.
Chicago population sinks to 1920 level.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Analysis: Gap in Pakistan Predator strikes not unusual.
Terror camp trainer pleads guilty to conspiring with al Qaeda at Guantánamo.
Pentagon Deputy: What if al-Qaeda Got Stuxnet?
Intelligence chief says terrorists shifting to “smaller” attacks against US.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. Fed raises growth forecast for 2011. More news here.
From prison, Madoff says banks ‘had to know’ of fraud.
How much oil does Saudi Arabia actually have?
Japan, India sign free-trade pact.
BHP in $80 billion expansion spree, puts off big takeovers.
Borders files for bankruptcy, to close stores.