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Yemen president wounded as tribal fighters hit palace with rockets
June 3, 2011
Yemen president wounded as tribal fighters hit palace with rockets
Sanaa - A government official says Yemen’s president was lightly injured and four top officials wounded when opposition tribesmen struck…
Army shells town as Syrians take to the streets
June 3, 2011
Army shells town as Syrians take to the streets
Beirut - Syrian troops pounded a central town with artillery and heavy machinegun fire Friday, killing at least two people…
Bahrain police open fire at protesters in capital
June 3, 2011
Bahrain police open fire at protesters in capital
Dubai - Bahraini police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters marching toward the landmark Pearl Square in the…
EU representative says ready to resume Rafah role if requested
June 3, 2011
EU representative says ready to resume Rafah role if requested
Jerusalem/Ramallah - The European Union stands ready - if asked - to resume its Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) at the…
Hundreds of civilian casualties in South Sudan battle
June 2, 2011
Hundreds of civilian casualties in South Sudan battle
Juba - South Sudan soldiers opened fire indiscriminately on men, women and even children after a battle with fighters belonging…
17 die in clashes at Mogadishu’s main market
June 2, 2011
17 die in clashes at Mogadishu’s main market
Mogadishu - Clashes pitting Somali government forces and their African Union allies against Islamist rebels for control of Mogadishu's main…
Syria troops renew attack on central town; 15 dead
June 2, 2011
Syria troops renew attack on central town; 15 dead
Beirut - Activists say Syrian government troops are pounding a central town with artillery and gunfire, killing at least 15…
Saudi rulers aid allies against Iran, Arab revolts
June 2, 2011
Saudi rulers aid allies against Iran, Arab revolts
Riyadh--Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia is using its political clout and financial power to draw regional allies into a united…
Series of NATO strikes target Tripoli
June 2, 2011
Series of NATO strikes target Tripoli
Tripoli - NATO blasted Tripoli with a series of air strikes early Thursday, sending shuddering booms through the city.
US general says no evidence Algeria backing Qadhafi
June 1, 2011
US general says no evidence Algeria backing Qadhafi
Algiers - The top US general responsible for Africa said Wednesday he had no evidence that Algeria has sent mercenaries…