Tens of thousands of protesters have massed across Egypt to voice growing frustration with what they see as a slow pace of government reforms and delays in prosecuting former officials linked to killings of pro-democracy demonstrators. Protesters packed Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday for one of the largest rallies since the 18-day revolt that led […]
Tens of Thousands of Egyptians Rally for Reforms
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
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Deadly Shelling in Libya’s Misrata as Rebels Try to Advance
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 10:15 am (UTC-5)
Pro-government forces in Libya are shelling targets near the western rebel-held city of Misrata. Medical sources say at least two rebels were killed in the shelling of the western city that has been under siege for months. The shelling comes as rebels say they are trying to continue their advance toward Tripoli on Friday, after […]
Syrian Forces Storm Damascus Suburb, Huge Protest in Hama
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Near a half million protesters jammed the streets of the flashpoint city of Hama in an anti-Syria government rally on Friday, as the U.S. ambassador traveled there to show American solidarity with protesters. Rights activists told Western news media that crowds in Hama topped more than 450,000 – one of the largest gatherings since the […]
Rival Rallies Across Yemen After President Appears on TV
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of Yemenis are rallying on Friday, a day after President Ali Abdullah Saleh made his first public appearance since traveling to Saudi Arabia to receive treatment for injuries. Yemeni state-run television says pro-government rallies are underway in several cities while a Western news report says government opponents are holding rival demonstrations. The nation remains […]
Demonstrators Rally Across Egypt For Faster Reforms
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of Egyptians have taken to the streets to protest what they say is a slow pace of government reforms and justice for victims of this year’s pro-democracy crackdown. A huge crowd filled Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday, where some protesters have pitched tents. Others waved signs and Egyptian flags. Smaller demonstrations are getting underway […]
200 Pro-Palestinian Activists Stopped from Entering Israel
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 7:25 am (UTC-5)
Airport officials in Europe have blocked 200 pro-Palestinian activists trying to reach Israel to draw attention to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank. Israeli officials say they sent airports a list of 345 people who were denied entry into the country. Organizers of the “Welcome to Palestine” group said about 600 people were scheduled […]
Egyptians Rally Against Slow Government Reforms
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 5:45 am (UTC-5)
Several thousand Egyptians have gathered in Cairo’s Tahrir Square to protest what they say is a slow pace of government reforms and justice for the victims of a crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations earlier this year. Protesters pitched tents Friday in the middle of the square, the epicenter of the protests that toppled former Egyptian leader […]
Syrian Forces Storm Protest in Damascus Suburb
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
Activists in Syria say security forces have raided a Damascus suburb to quell an overnight protest ahead of more demonstrations against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad planned for Friday. Activists said Thursday security forces fired bullets at civilians participating in a nighttime demonstration. There are reports of civilian deaths, injuries, arrests and abductions from the assault. […]
Yemen’s Wounded President Appears on TV
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 9:55 pm (UTC-5)
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh appeared on television Thursday for the first time since traveling to Saudi Arabia where he is being treated for injuries from an attack on his palace compound last month. During a pre-recorded address, Mr. Saleh said he underwent more than eight “successful operations” at a hospital in the Saudi capital, […]
Syria Condemns US Ambassador Visit to Hama
Posted July 7th, 2011 at 8:45 pm (UTC-5)
Syria has condemned a visit by United States Ambassador Robert Ford to the key opposition city of Hama, accusing the U.S. of attempting to incite anti-government sentiment ahead of more protests planned for Friday. The Syrian foreign ministry said Thursday that Ford’s presence in Hama without prior permission constitutes “clear evidence” of a U.S. attempt […]
