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Protesters rally in Wisconsin after governor threatens layoffs

(Reuters) - Thousands of union supporters protested Gov. Scott Walker's budget proposals on Saturday at the state capital, a day after the state's chief executive followed through on his threat to issue layoff warning notices to unions representing state workers.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/06/us-wisconsin-protests-idUSTRE7242K720110306?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtopNews+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Top+News%29

Gaddafi forces step up attack on western rebel town

(Reuters) - Libyan government forces launched fierce attacks on the western rebel stronghold of Zawiyah on Saturday, while in the east, rebels advanced on Muammar Gaddafi's home town of Sirte.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/06/us-libya-protests-idUSTRE71G0A620110306?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtopNews+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Top+News%29

Viewpoint: Military coup would harm Tunisia's interests

There have been calls for a greater military role to help stabilise post-revolutionary Tunisia, but North Africa analyst Francis Ghiles warns that a military coup would only damage Tunisia's long-term interests.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12623237

Yemeni pres. apologizes for saying US, Israel behind unrest

Saleh conveys "regret for misunderstandings related to his public remarks"; "firmly committed to meaningful political reform."

http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=210559

Egypt: Protesters raid on Cairo state security HQ

Egyptian protesters have stormed the headquarters of the secret police in Cairo, demanding that the organisation be dismantled.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12657464

Libya rebels repel Gaddafi forces

More than 30 people killed as opposition fighters force back government troops in western town of Az Zawiyah.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/03/201135125535120828.html

Saudi Arabia bans protest rallies

Interior ministry vows to use all steps "to prevent attempts to disrupt public order" following recent Shia protests.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/03/201135143046557642.html

Cote d'Ivoire to get more UN troops

UN representative to violence-torn nation says current 8,000-strong force will be increased by a further 2,000 soldiers.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/03/201135191014782155.html

AU troops killed in Somalia clashes

Fighting between peacekeepers and al-Shabab leaves 53 soldiers dead and scores wounded, the vast majority from Burundi.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/03/20113514523898530.html

Amnesty: Qatari blogger detained

Human rights group says Sultan al-Khalaifi has been held incommunicado in Qatar since March 2 and risks being tortured.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/03/20113511455929372.html

Libya's divided capital: Face to face with Gaddafi's militiamen

Tripoli is split down the middle between the mob who want to escape and the fanatics ready to die for their leader

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/25/libya-gadaffi-militia-tripoli

Egypt's former interior minister goes on trial

Cairo, Egypt (CNN) -- Egypt's reviled former interior minister pleaded not guilty Saturday to corruption and money-laundering charges as the first trial for one of Hosni Mubarak's inner circle opened at a Cairo court.

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/05/egypt.minister.trial/index.html?hpt=T2

The fight to find Mubarak assets

http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2011/03/05/elbagir.murabak.probe.assets.cnn?hpt=T2

Witnesses: Anti-Gadhafi fighters hold ground in Zawiya

Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Foes of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi claimed successes Saturday on two key battle fronts, preventing pro-government forces from taking Zawiya near the nation's capital and capturing the strategic eastern oil town of Ras Lanuf.

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/05/libya.conflict/index.html?hpt=T1

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Report: Egypt-IsraHell economic ties have been restored

Iran eyes treaty banning nuclear arms

Report: Obama administration may prefer Mideast stability to democracy

‘Time ripe for Iran-Egypt thaw’

Hamas arrests wanted global jihad militant in Gaza

‘Press TV’s website blocked in Bahrain’

Agent: I Was Ordered to Let US Guns Into Mexico

US lawmakers plan criminalizing Sharia

Palestinian Protests More Muted Compared With Unrest Elsewhere in Middle East

Clinton admits no ‘real news’ in US media

IsraHell Nazi regime Eyes Diplomatic Initiative to End Isolation

UN slams US for killing Afghan children

Iran: Islam Opposes Nukes

US warships arrive in Crete

Zionist British PM Pledges His ‘Indestructible’ Support for Zio-Nazi IsraHell

IsraHell Nazi Settlers Destroy Olive Fields in West Bank, Residents Say

Interpol issues alert for Kadafi, relatives and associates

Nazi Settlers chop down 500 trees in Nablus

Another war crime in Afghanistan: US massacres nine children in air strike

Abbas: Time for Palestine in UN