European nations sending military officers say they will not train or arm rebel fighters in Libya [Reuters]
Sarkozy tells Libyan rebels: "We will help you"
(Reuters) - France promised Libyan rebels on Wednesday it would intensify air strikes on Muammar Gaddafi's forces and send military liaison officers to help them as fighting raged in the besieged city of Misrata.
Protest erupts in Syria's biggest city, dissident seized
(CNN) -- A protest erupted in Syria's largest city Wednesday after government warnings against public gatherings, and security forces seized a top dissident even as the regime took steps to lift the country's emergency law.
Syrian opposition figure Mahmud Issa 'arrested'
The Syrian authorities have arrested a prominent opposition figure, human rights activists say.
Israeli public figures to sign document supporting Palestinian state
Dozens of public figures will stage a protest on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in front of Independence Hall on Tel Aviv’s Rothschild Boulevard, where David Ben-Gurion declared Israel’s statehood in May of 1948. Participants, including 17 Israel Prize winners, said they will express support for the declaration of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders.
France and Italy to send Libya advisers
Sarkozy promises to ramp up air attacks after meeting rebel leader as nations join UK decision to send military team.
Death toll rises in Nigeria post-poll riots
Fifty people reported killed in county's north as incumbent president and defeated rival appeal for calm.
Gulf deal 'close' on Yemen crisis
Details emerge of GCC-brokered settlement that could see Saleh step down as president in bid to end political turmoil.
Japan mulls 'caution zones' around Fukushima
Government considering ban on access to areas near stricken nuclear plant, as operator pumps out radioactive water.
Gunfire errupts in Ivory Coast capital
Residents of northern neighbourhood say pro-Ouattara forces are continuing campaign to push out Gbagbo loyalists.
US commander in Pakistan for talks
Admiral Mike Mullen to meet with General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani as tensions run high between two countries.
Gaza family mourns Israeli raid victims
Father demands justice for his wife and daughters killed in air attacks.
Abbas seeks 'advice' from France on declaring Palestinian statehood
Before heading from Tunisia to France, Palestinian leader says he opposes return to Intifada even if peace talks fail, but still plans to seek UN endorsement of independence in absence of deal.
Netanyahu: Israel serious about Shalit deal, German mediator still on task
Campaign for Shalit release ratchets up efforts, citing general deadlock in talks; Netanyahu's office says government still working within framework of last proposal put forth by Gerhard Conrad.
Pro-Palestinian activists set sail to document plight of Gaza fisherman
The crew of the Oliva is to be provided with cameras to record Israeli activities and 'the suffering of Gaza fishermen in their sea,' says ISM activist.
When will Israel, like Syria, lift its emergency laws?
A state of emergency allows a government to bypass regular legislative processes. It bestows upon the government broad powers that infringe on civil liberties.
http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/when-will-israel-like-syria-lift-its-emergency-laws-1.356817
Vatican newspaper goes online – but readers will soon have to pay
Italian edition of L'Osservatore Romano will be available free until September, when a 'very low' charge will come in
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