At least ten people were killed in Yemen following clashes between security forces and opposition tribesmen, while thousands rallied on Friday against President Ali Abdullah Saleh. The clashed erupted late Thursday near the southern city of Taiz and continued into Friday. Security officials and witnesses say at least three people were killed, including a colonel […]
Deadly Bombings Rock Iraq
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
At least three people were killed following a pair of bombings in Iraq on Friday. Security officials say a bomb placed under a parked car exploded near the holy city of Karbala, killing at least two people. The blast occurred as thousands of Shi’ite pilgrims gathered for a religious festival in the city. Meanwhile, officials […]
US, 30 Other Countries Recognize Libyan Rebels
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
More than 30 countries, including the United States, say they are recognizing Libya’s rebel Transitional National Council — declaring that the country’s leader Moammar Gadhafi no longer has any legitimate authority over the North African nation. Western and regional powers made the declaration Friday in Istanbul as they met to map strategies to strengthen the […]
At Least 19 Dead Following Protests in Syria
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
At least 19 people have been killed after Syrian security forces opened fire on demonstrators during some of the largest protests to date against President Bashar al-Assad’s government. Tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied across the country, where some waved large Syrian flags and chanted anti-government slogans. Witnesses and activists say police responded with live […]
Tunisian Forces Disperse Protesters
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
Tunisian police fired tear gas Friday at demonstrators protesting what they view as a slow pace of government reforms. Some of the protesters in the capital Tunis demanded the resignations of interim government leaders. Tunisians have kept up calls for reforms since the uprising that led to the January ouster of former leader Zine al-Abidine […]
Deadly Explosions in Iraq
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
At least three people were killed following a pair of bombings in Iraq on Friday. Security officials say a bomb placed under a parked car exploded near the holy city of Karbala, killing at least two people. The blast occurred as thousands of Shi’ite pilgrims gathered for a religious festival in the city. Meanwhile, officials […]
US, 30 Other Countries Recognize Libyan Rebels
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
More than 30 countries, including the United States, say they are recognizing Libya’s rebel Transitional National Council — declaring that the country’s leader Moammar Gadhafi no longer has any legitimate authority over the North African nation. Western and regional powers made the declaration Friday in Istanbul as they met to map strategies to strengthen the […]
Demonstrators Rally in Yemen, Clashes in Taiz
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
Yemen’s security forces clashed with opposition tribesmen near the southern city of Taiz overnight and thousands turned out after Friday prayers to protest continuing political paralysis in the country. The fighting near Taiz began late Thursday and continued through the night between forces loyal to embattled President Ali Abdullah Saleh and tribesmen allied with demonstrators […]
Government Supporters, Opponents Clash in Jordan
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 9:45 am (UTC-5)
Pro-reform demonstrators in Jordan clashed Friday with police and government supporters. The unrest erupted in the capital, Amman, after hundreds of people took to the streets where they urged the government to meet their demands for change. Witnesses say government supporters confronted the group and then police moved in wielding batons, apparently to stop the […]
US Recognizes Libyan Rebel Group
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
The United States says it is recognizing Libya’s rebel Transitional National Council, declaring that the country’s leader Moammar Gadhafi no longer has any legitimate authority over the North African nation. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made the announcement Friday in Istanbul, as top officials from major Western and regional powers met to map strategies to […]
