The United States on Monday demanded an end to the "unacceptable bloodshed" in Libya with violence spreading in Tripoli, as Moammar Gadhafi appeared to be losing his iron grip on his oil-rich nation as it became swept up in the Arab uprisings gripping the Middle East.
Gaddafi lashes out as power slips away
• TV statement: 'I am in Tripoli not Venezuela'
• Pilots defect after 'orders to bomb protesters'
• Libyan diplomats resign en-masse
Libya: up to a million refugees could pour into Europe
The collapse of Colonel Gaddafi's regime could result in a tidal wave of refugees and illegal immigrants pouring into Europe, EU ministers were warned on Monday night.
Libya: intelligence agency 'jamming' television signals
Libya's intelligence agency is behind the powerful jamming that has disrupted Al Jazeera television's signal across much of the Middle East and North Africa, the Arab satellite broadcaster said on Monday.
Libya’s envoy to India quits in protest
Libya’s ambassador to India has resigned in protest at his government’s violent crackdown on demonstrators calling for the ouster of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported on Monday.
Libyan minister quits over crackdown
Libyan Justice Minister Mustafa Mohamed Abud Al Jeleil has resigned over "the excessive use of violence against government protesters," Libya's privately-owned Quryna newspaper reporte
Libyan flag pulled from London embassy
A protester took down the Libyan flag from the embassy in London, replacing it with the national flag from the pre-Gaddafi era.
Libya: eyewitness account from the streets of Tripoli
Gunshots and explosions could be heard across the ancient Italianate streets of Tripoli from dawn to dust and late into the night.
Egypt army says Libyan security left border
Egypt's army said on Monday that Libyan border guards had withdrawn from their side of the border between the two North African states, according to a posting on the army's Facebook page. "Members of the Libyan border guard withdrew from (the Libyan side of the border) and it is currently in the control of people's committees," the statement said, without making clear whether the groups now in control of the border were loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
The Moroccan Interior Ministry has said that dozens of banks and government buildings were attacked in violence on Sunday following widespread protests calling for constitutional reform.
Mullen defends plans to meet with Middle East leaders
Adm. Mike Mullen said he held “pretty frank” discussions Monday with Saudi Arabia’s military leaders about the turmoil in Bahrain, defending his plans to meet with officials from regimes across the region this week, amid ongoing pro-democracy protests.
Exiled opposition leader to return to Bahrain
A prominent opposition figure accused by Bahrain of plotting against the state plans to return from London, an aide said Monday, in a move that could bolster protesters and force authorities into difficult choices.
Bahrain protesters seek to overthrow royal family
A group of young protesters camped out in Bahrain's capital on Monday called for the ouster of the entire ruling monarchy as part of sweeping demands to call off a weeklong uprising in this tiny, but strategically important, Gulf nation.
Egyptian online democracy activists are calling for a demonstration Tuesday to demand the removal of the country's interim government, saying it contains too many old faces.
Algeria: students protest Algiers
About 500 students have rallied in Algeria's capital, part of the wave of unrest in Arab world to register discontent with national governments.
Sudan's Bashir not to stand in next election: party official
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will not stand for re-election, an official of his National Congress Party said on Monday, insisting, however, that he was "not under pressure" from the wave of protests rocking the Arab world.
Yemen’s Saleh says will not be forced out
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh said protesters demanding an end to his 32-year rule could not achieve their goal through “anarchy and killing,” after nationwide unrest which has killed 12 people since Thursday.
Why Yemen's youths are not bowing to government pressure, violence
Despite brutal attacks against them throughout the past week, Yemen’s idealistic youths continue to be the main voice pressing for regime change. Monday, they engaged in a peaceful sit-in.
Did Ugandan President Buy Election?
An opposition movement is growing in Uganda after Yoweri Museveni was elected president. Critics say he stole the election and protests are coming.
Iranian warships' passage postponed
The passage of two Iranian naval vessels through the Suez Canal has been delayed by 48 hours, a canal official said on Sunday, partly due to heavy pressure from Israel and its allies
Dim View of U.S. in Bahrain Described
American advisers say the American military undermined efforts to improve relations with Bahrain’s Shiite majority and understated abuses by the Sunni royal family.
Hundreds of Filipinos flee erupting volcano
Hundreds of people have fled their homes in central Philippines after a volcano spewed a 1.2-mile-high column of ash, blanketing several villages.
Japan creating spy agency for first time after Second World War
Japan is creating an espionage agency for the first time since the end of the Second World War, amid growing tensions with its superpower neighbour China and nuclear-armed North Korea.
German minister resigns doctorate
Germany's Defence Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is giving up his doctoral title for good, after claims he plagiarised sections of his thesis.
Oil prices surge on fear of Libyan unrest
Oil prices soared and global stocks plunged Monday on signs that Libya, a major exporter, will cut oil production amid spreading violence and unrest.
Chinese firm 'owns' telephone system in Iraq
A Chinese telecommunications company suspected of links to China's military has won hundreds of contracts in Iraq since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, some paid in part with U.S. tax dollars, and now effectively owns the country's phone syste
Egypt seeks Mubarak assets freeze
Egypt's top prosecutor requests the freezing of the foreign assets of Hosni Mubarak, 10 days after he was forced to stand down amid mass rallies.
China starts Bahamas resort work
China starts work on a $2.6bn (£1.6bn) Bahamas-based holiday resort as its state-owned firms expand their economic reach.
Unrest forces Bahrain to postpone Grand Prix
The Bahrain Grand Prix, which was to have opened the Formula One World Championship on 13 March, has been cancelled due to the political problems in the country. The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) confirmed the news yesterday as talks continue following the recent unrest which saw five people killed by Bahraini security forces.
Philippines peace deal 'by 2012'
The Philippines government and communist rebels set a goal of peace by 2012, at the talks in Norway, the first in more than six years.
How food has been 'stolen' from the poorest in India
Child brain scans to pick out future criminals
Seeds of criminal behaviour 'found in three year-olds'.
Students may carry guns on campus in Texas
Texas is preparing to give college students and staff the right to carry guns on campus. More than half of the Texas House of Representatives have signed a measure allowing concealed handguns at universities.
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