Wednesday, February 16, 2011

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Protests continue as Egypt's military plans for referendum

Cairo, Egypt (CNN) -- As Egypt's military moves forward with a plan to enact constitutional reforms, protests continued Wednesday as the country adjusts to its new governing body.

After Egypt, people power hits like a tsunami

 CNN) -- It began with the self-immolation of an unemployed college graduate in Tunisia. Now, newfound people power in the Middle East and North Africa is spreading fast.


Two vital steps on path to democracy in Egypt

The resignation of President Hosni Mubarak was only the first step on what will be a long, difficult path toward genuine democratic governance -- one that will need the support of the international community.

Violent protests break out in Libya
Clashes reported in eastern city of Benghazi as security forces and government supporters confront demonstrators.

Protesters occupy Bahrain square
Anti-government protests continue in tiny kingdom, despite apology by king for the deaths of two demonstrators.

Yemen protests enter sixth day
Violence escalates between government supporters and protesters calling for the president's ouster.

Libya: Protests 'rock city of Benghazi

Hundreds of people have clashed with police and pro-government supporters in the Libyan city of Benghazi, reports say.

Iraqi defector 'Curveball' Janabi denies WMD claims

An Iraqi defector whose claims Saddam Hussein had biological weapons helped justify the 2003 invasion has said he lied to bring the ex-leader down

South Sudan chosen as name for new country

South Sudan has been chosen as the name of what will be the world's newest country when it comes into existence on 9 July, ending months of speculation.

New furore grips France over minister's Tunisia links

French Foreign Minister Michele Alliot-Marie has defended a property deal between her parents and an associate of the ousted Tunisian president.

Turkey: Israel must apologize for flotilla raid regardless of UN findings

 Turkish official says Ankara believes UN report will be unbiased, but remains firm in its demand that Israel make amends for raid that killed nine pro-Palestinian activists.


Military eager for Egypt to return to work

CAIRO (Reuters) - The military hoped tens of thousands of Egyptians would heed its appeal to get back to work on Wednesday and abandon the strikes and protests that flared after the downfall of Hosni Mubarak offered new freedoms.



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