Gaddafi's Son: The Dynasty Goes to the Ramparts
In a rambling speech, the colonel's son -- and a darling of the west -- says his family is Libya's only way out of catastrophe
Unrest spreads to Libyan capital as Arab protests simmer
Violent unrest against Libya's Muammar Gaddafi spread to the capital Tripoli on Sunday and his son vowed to fight until the "last man standing" after scores of protesters were killed in the east of the country.
Gaddafi's Son Warns of Civil War in Libya
Appearing on Libyan state television after midnight Sunday, Seif al-Islam Gaddafi said the army still backed his father
Libya: 'We're not living like humans'
Sara lives in the capital of Libya, Tripoli and described what life is like for young women there.
Libyan forces attack Benghazi protesters, at least 200 dead
Libyan security forces opened fired on mourners at a funeral for anti-government protesters in the eastern city of Benghazi again on Sunday, a day after commandos and foreign mercenaries loyal to long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi pummeled demonstrators with assault rifles and other heavy weaponry as well as knives. A doctor at one city hospital said he counted 200 dead in his morgue alone since unrest began six days ago.
Yemeni separatist leader arrested, protests draw fire
The leader of Yemen’s secessionist Southern Movement was arrested in Aden and shots were fired at a demonstration in Sanaa on Sunday as unrest hit the impoverished Arab country for a ninth consecutive day.
Yemen president struggles to quell protests
Yemen's embattled president on feb. 20 sought a way out of the political crisis gripping his impoverished Arab nation, offering to oversee a dialogue between the ruling party and the opposition to defuse the standoff with protesters demanding his ouster.
Bahrain protesters back in square, talks expected on crisis
Thousands of Bahraini protesters set up a tent city in a Manama square that has come to symbolize their cause, some calling on Sunday for immediate political change and others hoping for talks to resolve the crisi
Bahrain king under pressure to sack prime minister uncle
The king of Bahrain came under heavy opposition pressure to prove his newly-stated commitment to reform yesterday by sacking his unpopular uncle, the world's longest-serving prime minister.
Tunisian forces fire in air to disperse rally, protesters defiant
Tunisian security forces fired in the air on Sunday in a vain attempt to disperse tens of thousands of demonstrators in the capital calling for a new interim government, a Reuters witness said.
Tunisia seeks Ben Ali extradition
Tunisia requests the extradition of ousted President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali from Saudi Arabia, where he fled last month amid popular protests.
Moroccans demand limit to king’s powers
Thousands of Moroccans are expected to join nationwide protests on Sunday to demand that King Mohammed hand some of his powers to a newly elected government and make the justice system more independent.
Palestinians plan veto 'day of rage'
US decision to use UN security council veto sparks furious reaction in West Bank and Gaza
Palestinian prime minister offers unity deal to Hamas
The Palestinian prime minister has offered to form a unity government with the rival Hamas militant group in hopes of paving the way for national elections later this year.
Egypt releases 108 political prisoners
Egypt has released 108 political prisoners, state television reported on Feb. 20, following a pledge by Prime Minister Ahmed Shaf
NATO Airstrike Is Said to Kill Afghan Civilians
NATO airstrikes killed at least 35 people in a remote mountainous area of eastern Afghanistan last wee
China snuffs out democracy protests
Officers deployed in Beijing and Shanghai after dissidents called on disaffected Chinese to protest for freedom and democracy.
Iran warships passage through Suez pushed back 48 hours
The passage of two Iranian naval ships through the Suez Canal has been put back 48 hours, according to reports.
Merkel’s party trounced in Hamburg poll
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling conservatives suffered a humiliating defeat in key state elections in Hamburg last night after they lost over twenty percent of the vote to the opposition Social Democrats in what amounted to their worst ever performance in the port city.
Uganda’s Museveni on brink of huge win
Veteran Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni was on the brink of a massive win in a presidential election the opposition says was a sham, provisional results showed on Sunday.
Albanian government supporters to rally in Tirana
Albania's ruling party is urging its supporters to turn out in a show of strength against the opposition, two days after its opponents rallied to call on the government to resign over corruption allegations.
North Korea 'preparing nuclear test'
North Korea has started digging tunnels at its nuclear test site in apparent preparation for a third atomic detonation, a report said Sunday
Should Putin Worry About Russia's Spate of Whistleblowing?
In recent months, several Russian whistleblowers have accused Prime Minister Vladimir Putin of corruption -- but are they motivated by morality or political manipulation?
Mohamed ElBaradei: Muslim Brotherhood not radical
Mohamed ElBaradei, a member of the Egyptian opposition known for his secular views, has said he does not see the Muslim Brotherhood as a radical organization. Speaking to Today’s Zaman, ElBaradei stressed that elections conducted before the establishment of democratic institutions in the country would only benefit the party in power.
More Cuban political prisoners freed
Seven more political prisoners are to be freed by the Communist government, the Roman Catholic Church said yesterday. Six people convicted of crimes against state security planned to leave for Spain, but one intends to remain in Cuba and return to the independent reporting that led to his arrest. Ivan Hernandez was among 75 people arrested in a crackdown on dissidents in 200
Irish recession forcing students out
The threat of a generation of graduates leaving to find work abroad is becoming an election issue in Dublin
Barack Obama 'did nothing to earn Nobel Peace Prize'
Barack Obama should stop apologising for the US and did nothing to earn his Nobel Peace Prize, according to Donald Rumsfeld.
Iraq lawmakers approve 2011 budget of $82.6 billion
Iraq's parliament gave final approval on Sunday to an $82.6 billion budget for 2011 based on an average oil price of $76.50 per barrel and 2.2 million barrels per day in crude exports.
Portugal likely to be next in need of bailout
Political and economic danger signs flashing in Portugal and Ireland threaten to punch a hole in the European Union's attempts to contain a financial crisis that has gripped the continent for more than a yea
China lifts petrol, diesel prices
China raises fuel prices for a second time in three months as global oil prices climb, raising concerns about inflation.
Iceland calls Icesave referendum
Iceland's president calls a referendum on the latest plan to repay the UK and the Netherlands 4bn euros (£3.1bn) lost when the Icesave bank collapsed.
Protesters in Wisconsin Say They Are Staying Put
Union leaders told teachers to return to work as the State Assembly prepared for budget discussions on Tuesday.
Sick Teen Uses Robot to Attend School
A high school freshman known as "the real life bubble boy" uses a robotic technology called V-Go as an avatar.
UK moves closer to European time
Plans to move UK clocks forward in line with most of Europe could soon become a reality, as proposals are due to be published this week.
Women find glass ceiling 'intact'
Nearly three quarters of women say they still face barriers to top-level promotion, a survey of managers finds.
Blogs Wane as the Young Drift to Sites Like Twitter
Long-form blogs were once the outlet of choice, but now sites like Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr are favored.
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