Conditions In Libya Deteriorating -- Al Jazeera
UN "extremely concerned" about humanitarian situation in west, amid fears of diminishing medicine supplies in east.
As Libya watches Tripoli to gauge whether anti-regime protesters can regain momentum toward unseating longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi amid a frightening security crackdown, international aid groups say they are incapable of reaching the capital and other areas in the country’s west, where armed conflict continues.
Hospitals are running low on supplies, and foreign journalists are being kept under a near-total lockdown.
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MIDDLE EAST
Mideast protests at a glance.
Iraqi coalition leader balks at post, dealing government a blow.
Protesters say Maliki is using special security forces to shut down demonstrations in Iraq. Thousands of Iraqis defy curbs to protest.
Bahrain opposition leader calls for Sunni-Shiite harmony. Several hurt as Sunnis, Shi'ites clash in Bahrain.
Influential ally abandons Yemen's president. Witnesses: Army kills 4 in northern Yemen protest.
Iran opposition: Over 200 'arrested' in Tuesday protest.
ASIA
South Korea says government websites targeted in cyberattack, issues alert.
At least 9 killed, 33 wounded in blast at mosque in Pakistan.
Grief and fury at Pakistan minister’s funeral. Shahbaz Bhatti funeral tinged with anger.
U.S. expects Afghan Taliban will launch spring campaign to regain lost ground.
Pakistanis say 'blood money' might win release of jailed CIA contractor.
China to increase defence spending by 12.7 per cent in 2011.
Philippine military accuses China in sea spat.
Vietnam protests Chinese military exercise in South China Sea.
China seeks to advance boundary negotiations with India.
AFRICA
Major Libyan oil plant ablaze as rebellions erupt in Tripoli after Friday prayers. Gadhafi forces keep grip on capital, stifle protests. Gadhafi forces battle rebels as 37 killed in Libya. Forces fire tear gas as Libya protesters march. Kadafi forces show Libya's northwest under government control. Rebels, pro-Gaddafi troops battle in Libya. Chavez Libya talks offer rejected.
Zimbabwe under scrutiny for alleged transfer of weapons to Ivory Coast.
Egypt's new PM cheered in Tahrir Square.
Five African leaders head to I.Coast to mediate. Ivory Coast: parts of Abidjan resemble war zone - UN.
Tunisia interim president calls for election.
Chinese building military base in Zimbabwe.
Sudanese, UN work to quell attacks in border zone.
Tens of thousands flee fighting in Sudan's Abyei: MSF.
As world focuses on Libya, more than 100 killed in Sudan border town.
EUROPE
Austria detains ex-Bosnian general on Serb warrant.
Queen to make historic Ireland visit.
Foreign banks are fleeing Russia.
France's burqa ban in effect next month.
Focus on ex-Western leaders working for despots.
Soviet Submarine discovered in Swedish waters.
Romania riveted by media celebrity divorce.
AMERICAS
Obama, Calderon cite cooperation, challenges in talks.
Improving U.S. economy raises hopes for better hiring.
Mexico census: Fewer migrating, many returning.
13 Mexican military members convicted in drug trafficking case.
ATF let hundreds of U.S. weapons fall into hands of suspected Mexican gunrunners.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
German attacker's pistol jammed, sparing airman. Official: Suspect in deadly U.S. airmen shooting wanted revenge for Afghanistan.
Gitmo may stay open beyond 2012.
Obama administration prepares for possibility of new post-revolt Islamist regimes.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
GM sells just 281 Chevy Volts in February, Nissan only moves 67 Leafs.
Oil ends above $104 in highest close since September '08.
NFL and union extend talks for another week.
Bill Ford warns of ‘global gridlock’ (Video).
Can you be fired for bad-mouthing your boss on Facebook?
Spain: beauty product giants operated cartel.
Are the days of dollar dominance done?
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