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Egyptians celebrate but military starts talking tough

Egypt's ruling military council says it will not tolerate any more strikes which disrupt the country's economy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12512641

 

Tunisia: Police disperse Islamist rally against brothel

Tunisian police have dispersed dozens of Islamists demanding the closure of a brothel in the capital Tunis.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12512406

Libya media crackdown amid anti-government protests

Col Muammar Gaddafi's government in Libya has taken a series of measures, including blocking internet sites and shutting off electricity to try to quell rising unrest.

Emerging reports suggest a mounting death toll from days of clashes between security forces and protesters.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12512202

US vetoes UN resolution condemning Israeli settlements

The US has vetoed an Arab resolution at the UN Security Council condemning Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories as an obstacle to peace.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12512732

U.S. vetoes U.N. draft condemning Israeli settlements

(Reuters) - The United States on Friday vetoed a draft U.N. Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements on Palestinian territory after the Palestinians refused to withdraw the Arab-drafted text.

 http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/18/us-palestinians-israel-un-vote-idUSTRE71H6W720110218?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtopNews+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Top+News%29

Bahrain forces fire at protesters

Troops open live fire around Pearl roundabout in Manama after nightfall, at least 66 wounded.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/02/20112184122210251.html

Libyans bury dead after clashes

Tens of thousands continue to protest after Friday prayers, and an eyewitness reports mourners have come under fire

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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/02/20112187102317748.html

Jordan protest turns violent

Anti-government protests become routine on Fridays in Jordan since popular uprisings swept Egypt and Tunisia

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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/02/201121821116689870.html

Yemen observes 'Friday of Fury'

At least three killed as tens of thousands of demonstrators, both pro- and anti-government, march in several cities.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/02/2011218111854417798.html

Djiboutians rally to oust president

Police use tear gas to disperse thousands demonstrating in East African nation to demand Ismail Omar Guelleh step down.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/02/201121816513686216.html

Kuwait's stateless rally for rights

At least 1,000 Arabs demonstrate to demand citizenship in Gulf country, leading to dozens of arrests.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/02/2011218183819888842.html

UK firms blamed for food price hike

UK hedge funds are under scrutiny for playing a part in driving up global food prices.

http://english.aljazeera.net/video/europe/2011/02/2011217204028299430.html

Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa -- country by country

(CNN) -- Two months ago, a Tunisian fruit vendor struck a match that started a fire that has spread throughout the much of North Africa and the Middle East. Muhammad Bouazizi's self-immolation prompted anti-government protests that toppled regimes in Tunisia and Egypt. Here are the latest developments, including the roots of the unrest, as well as a look at previous events in affected countries.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/18/mideast.africa.unrest/index.html?hpt=T2