Tens of thousands of Yemenis have rallied in support of the newly formed opposition “national council.” Pro-reform demonstrators took to the streets on Friday in the capital, Sana’a, and the southern city of Taiz. State-run media reports say a pro-government rally also took place in the capital. On Wednesday, anti-government activists announced they had elected […]
Yemenis Rally in Support of Opposition Council
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 3:00 pm (UTC-5)
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Libyan Rebels Say They Control Zlitan
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
Libyan rebels say they have seized control of the western town of Zlitan, following intense battles with forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Rebels said Friday that they had pushed into the center of the town, which is about 150 kilometers from Tripoli. The claim could not be independently verified. They also said at […]
Lebanon Tribunal Widens Probe
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
The U.N.-backed tribunal investigating the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has widened its probe to include attacks on three other politicians that it believes are linked. The tribunal said Friday that it will look into the 2005 killing of former Communist Party chief George Hawi. The group will also investigate a […]
19 Killed as Syrian Forces Fire on Protesters
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
At least 19 people have been killed in Syria as security forces opened fire on anti-government demonstrators. The deaths occurred on Friday, a day after Western powers called for President Bashar al-Assad’s resignation because of his deadly crackdown on dissent. Rights groups say most of the deaths Friday took place in the southern Dara’ region. […]
Israel Reports String of Rocket Attacks from Gaza
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
Israel says militants in the Gaza Strip have fired at least 20 rockets into Israel, a day after Israeli warplanes pounded the Palestinian territory in retaliation for a series of deadly attacks on Thursday. Israel’s defense forces said Friday that at least seven people were wounded in the rocket attacks from Gaza, which took place […]
Libyan Forces, Rebels Clash in Western Region
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
Explosions rocked the Libyan capital, Tripoli, Friday as bombs fell near Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s main compound and several other areas of the city. Renewed fighting also was reported in the town of Zlitan between rebels and Gadhafi loyalists. Libyan government spokesman Moussa Ibrahim condemned NATO, which has been helping the rebels with with a […]
Syrian President Continues Crackdown Despite Resignation Calls
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 9:10 am (UTC-5)
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s forces have opened fire on anti-government demonstrators, amid mounting calls for his resignation over Damascus’ crackdown on dissent. Rights activists say at least two people were killed in the southern Dara’a region on Friday after forces fired shots at protesters. The violence comes on the heels of their reports that security […]
Syrian Crackdown Continues as West Ramps Up Pressure on Assad
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say President Bashar al-Assad’s government is continuing its crackdown on protesters, despite U.S. and European demands that he step down. Activists say Syrian security forces opened fire in the central city of Homs Thursday night, killing at least one person. More shooting was heard Friday in Homs. Protest organizers called for more demonstrations […]
Syrian Crackdown Continues as West Ramps Up Pressure on Assad
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say President Bashar al-Assad’s government is continuing its crackdown on protesters, despite U.S. and European demands that he step down. Activists say Syrian security forces opened fire in the central city of Homs Thursday night, killing at least one person. More shooting was heard Friday in Homs, where protest organizers have called for […]
Israel-Gaza Violence Escalates After Deadly Attack on Israelis
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 5:20 am (UTC-5)
Militants in the Gaza Strip have fired rockets into Israel after Israeli warplanes pounded the Palestinian territory in retaliation for a series of attacks in southern Israel that killed eight. Israeli authorities said militants launched at least 10 rockets into Israel Friday, damaging a school and a synagogue in the southern city of Ashdod and […]
