Protestors confront against supporters of government near Sanaa University in Sanaa, Yemen, Feb. 17, 2011. (Xinhua/Yin Ke)Bahrain, Libya And Yemen Try To Crush Protests With Violence -- The Guardian
Reports of dozens killed by Gaddaffi's security forces, while Bahrain troops leave scores wounded
Violence in Libya and Bahrain has claimed scores of lives and left many more injured as the two Arab countries were united by popular protests that continue to shake the status quo and sound alarm bells across the region and the world.
Just a week after Egypt's president, Hosni Mubarak, was forced to stand down, dozens of Libyans were reported killed by Muammar Gaddafi's security forces. Meanwhile Bahraini troops shot dead at least one protester and wounded 50 others after mourners had buried four people who were gunned down on Thursday in the worst mass unrest the western-backed Gulf state has ever seen.
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MIDDLE EAST
Mid-East unrest: The discontent shaping new Arab world.
Bahrain forces fire on protesters; 50 injured. Bahrain mourners call for toppling of monarchy.
Yemen protesters face off for 8th day. In Yemen, Arab unrest takes a violent turn.
'Peace treaty with Israel is up to the Egyptian people'.
U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution declaring Israeli settlements illegal.
Lebanese sentenced to death for spying for Israel.
Egypt to allow Iranian vessels through Suez Canal. Egypt confirms Iran asked for warships to use Suez Canal.
Will the Obama administration veto UN resolution critical of Israel?
ASIA
North Korea completes second missile site.
Tension builds in US-Pakistan 'diplomat' shooting struggle. Arrest sought of US driver in Pakistan shooting.
Vietnam protests China's military exercise in South China Sea.
India police broaden graft probe; shares take a hit.
U.S. military to bolster its forces in Pacific.
AFRICA
Egypt's military says no more strikes, protests. Egyptians mass in Cairo to mark Mubarak fall. Egyptians rally for further democratization.
Libyan troops attempt to put down unrest in east. Libya protests: 'Mass gathering' in Benghazi. Kadhafi loyalists threaten to snuff Libya protests.
Djibouti: Ismael Omar Guelleh faces huge protest march.
Former Tunisian President reported in grave condition. Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali 'in a coma' in Saudi hospital.
Algeria to end state of emergency, PM says.
Uganda's leader of 25 years seeks to extend rule.
EUROPE
Some streak: Belgium marks 250 days with no government.
Merkel faces bleak start to German elections.
Belarus dissident Vasily Parfenkov jailed for protest.
Fighting back against Berlusconi: Italian women take to the streets. Amid latest Berlusconi scandal, some in Italy say its democracy is suffering.
AMERICAS
Protestors take state capitol in Wisconsin. Wis. governor: GOP won't be 'bullied' by union bill protesters.
2 Haiti Presidential candidates start campaigns. UN: Cholera eases in Haiti but rural deaths high.
US warns on travel where agents shot in Mexico.
Canada hit by Cyberattack from China.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Sudanese Guantanamo prisoner gets 14-year sentence.
Guantanamo convict "made terrorists": prosecutor.
Somali Islamists, pirates dispute ransom cuts.
Suit in terror case is thrown out.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
That's some social network! Obama toasts the future with America's titans of technology - including stricken Apple boss Steve Jobs.
Bernanke urges nations to help ease trade gaps.
G20 Paris: Bernanke defends easy money policy and calls for currency reform.
China raises bank reserves to record in inflation fight.
Special report: China flexed its muscles using U.S. Treasuries. China flexes muscles with US as biggest creditor: WikiLeaks.
Can a U.S. bipartisan deal on deficit reduction work?
Obama makes Silicon Valley pilgrimage in quest to boost US innovation.