Protesters Killed In Libya, Yemen As Wave Of Arab Unrest Continues -- Washington Post
BENGHAZI, LIBYA - Forces loyal to Moammar Gaddafi attacked a rebel-held city west of the capital Friday, while anti-government fighters claimed to have captured a key oil terminal in eastern Libya.
Gaddafi loyalists armed with tanks and heavy machine guns and reportedly led by his son, Khamis Gaddafi, launched an offensive against Zawiyah, about 27 miles west of Tripoli, around midday, rebels said. Dozens of casualties were reported, and cellphone video clips showed people falling to the ground in the city's main square amid the sound of gunshots.
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MIDDLE EAST
Wave of protests now touches nearly all of Arab world.
Protests build across Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia bans all demos after Shi'ite protests.
Yemen President reiterates to stay in power until 2013. Yemen police arrest 16 anti-regime protesters.
New sectarian violence erupts in Bahrain protests.
Jordanian protesters ratchet up demands but stop short of urging king's ouster.
New Iraq protests smaller, less violent amid tight security.
Palestinian protests more muted compared with unrest elsewhere in Middle East.
ASIA
Pakistan Christians bury murdered leader Shahbaz Bhatti.
US ups pressure on Sri Lanka over slain civilians.
South Korean websites come under further attack. S.Korea websites hit by fresh cyber attack.
South Korea will not seek U.S. nukes, Defense Chief says.
China paper blasts Middle East protest movements. China wants better image, but not at the risk of security.
AFRICA
Success on both sides sows fear of Libya civil war. Libya opposition meets as deadly clashes rage. Gaddafi forces encircle western Libyan town.
At least 50 African Union peacekeepers dead in Somalia clashes.
Ivory Coast forces shoot dead six women protesters, witnesses say (video). Power, water back in Ivory Coast's rebel north.
Images from George Clooney's satellite network show burned villages, military buildup in Sudan.
Danish child hostages moved to ship off Somalia.
EUROPE
Leaders of Azerbaijan, Russia and Armenia adopt joint statement on Nagorno-Karabakh settlement.
Insurgency in Russia's Caucasus a growing threat.
German interior minister reopens bitter row over Muslim integration.
Lawyer: Berlusconi aims to defend himself in court.
Reaction: Queen visit to Ireland.
AMERICAS
Inquiry into US anti-gun trafficking operation ordered.
U.S., Mexico reach deal to end trucking dispute.
Mexico's frustration with U.S. drug policy (commentary).
New Carnival after gangs neutralized in Rio slums.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Why the Mideast revolts will help al-Qaeda.
Killer of U.S. airmen is radical Muslim, German official says.
Frankfurt gunman in US airmen killing kept radical company on Facebook.
Clinton's biggest fear: Libya as a big Somalia, says Al Qaeda affiliates are biggest threat.
Radical cleric still speaks on YouTube.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. unemployment rate drops to 8.9 percent. Has the economy turned a corner?
Hugh Hefner takes Playboy private .
Wen says China set for five more fat years of growth.
China should consolidate rare earths: Minmetals.
UK central banker warns of second financial crisis.
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