Libyan rebels say they have seized control of parts of the strategic city of Zawiya, a claim the Libyan government denies. Rebels say they pushed farther into western districts of the coastal city on Sunday, despite intense clashes with forces loyal to leader Moammar Gadhafi. Zawiya is near a major highway and is just 50 […]
Libyan Rebels Report Gains Near Tripoli
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
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22 Killed in Syria’s Siege on Port City
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have stepped up their deadly crackdown on dissent in Latakia, where the military is blasting the port city with gunfire from land and sea. Activists and witnesses say military vessels mounted with machine guns began firing on coastal districts Sunday, a day after tanks rolled into the city. They say at least […]
Judge Adjourns Trial of Egypt’s Former Interior Minister
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
The trial resumed on Sunday for Egypt’s former interior minister and six deputies accused of giving the orders that led to the killings of hundreds of protesters during this year’s anti-government uprising. However, the judge abruptly ended the session after encountering multiple demands from lawyers for the plaintiffs. Former minister Habib al-Adly could face the […]
Libyan Forces, Rebels Battle for Control of Strategic City
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
Rebels and forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi are engaged in an intense battle for control of Zawiya, a strategic city located just 50 kilometers west of Tripoli. Rebels said Sunday that they had advanced into the city’s center. But, the Libyan government says Zawiya remains under its control. Zawiya lies on the main […]
Gunboats Join Syrian Assault on Latakia,19 Killed
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have stepped up their deadly siege in the port city of Latakia, with gunboats joining the assault. Activists say government forces killed at least 19 people in the city on Sunday, a day after an assault with armored vehicles left at least two people dead. They say gunboats with machine guns fired […]
Libyan Rebels Are in Zawiya
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
Libyan rebel fighters say they have fought their way into the strategic city of Zawiya. Some rebel fighters have reached the city’s central main square, however, they say snipers and troops loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi remain in the town. Zawiya, located 50 kilometers west of Tripoli, lies on the main highway between Tripoli […]
6 Dead in Syrian Port City of Latakia
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
Activists say Syrian security forces mounted a major offensive in the port city of Latakia Sunday, with warship and tanks joining the assault. Residents say at least six people have been killed since tanks rolled into the city on Saturday, a day after thousands of anti-government protesters rallied there. Two people were killed on Saturday […]
Syrian Forces Kill Three in New Crackdowns
Posted August 14th, 2011 at 2:05 am (UTC-5)
At least three people have been killed as Syrian security forces staged raids in two regions of the country. Activists and witnesses say armored vehicles rolled into the coastal city of Latakia on Saturday, a day after thousands of anti-government protesters rallied there. They say security forces killed two people and left others wounded. A […]
Syrian Forces Kill Three In New Crackdowns
Posted August 13th, 2011 at 6:50 pm (UTC-5)
At least three people have been killed as Syrian security forces launched raids in two regions of the country. Activists and witnesses say armored vehicles rolled into the coastal city of Latakia on Saturday, a day after thousands of anti-government protesters rallied in the city. They say security forces killed two people and left others […]
Lebanon Searching for 5 Escaped Militants
Posted August 13th, 2011 at 5:20 pm (UTC-5)
Lebanese authorities are hunting for five prisoners who escaped from the country’s main prison Saturday. Most of the fugitives are members of a radical group said to be inspired by the al-Qaida terror network. The five men used bedsheets to scale down the prison walls. They then mingled with visiting relatives before walking out of […]
