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Bahrain protests: Unravelling the sectarian politics
February 26, 2011
Bahrain protests: Unravelling the sectarian politics
Manama--Bahrain’s protests are causing an integral shift in its political landscape, as happened in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia.Its shift, however,…
Reform best antidote to Yemen secessionists
February 26, 2011
Reform best antidote to Yemen secessionists
Sanaa--Secessionist sentiment will intensify unless Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh, facing daily protests against his 32-year rule, addresses grievances in…
World powers struggle to find way to stop Qadhafi
February 26, 2011
World powers struggle to find way to stop Qadhafi
World powers struggled to find a way to stop Libyan leader Muammer Qadhafi lashing out at his people as he…
No sign of end to Bahrain unrest after prisoners released
February 25, 2011
No sign of end to Bahrain unrest after prisoners released
Manama--Bahrain’s Royal Court designated today the official day of mourning for the “souls of the martyrs” as a tacit conciliation…
Zimbabweans ‘tortured’ after Egypt protests meeting
February 24, 2011
Zimbabweans ‘tortured’ after Egypt protests meeting
Harare--Zimbabwean police tortured some of the 46 rights activists facing treason charges after their arrest last week at a meeting…
Qaddafi is no Mubarak as regime overthrow may trigger chaos
February 24, 2011
Qaddafi is no Mubarak as regime overthrow may trigger chaos
Muammar Qaddafi may leave Libya without a way of avoiding further bloodshed.After protesters forced out the leaders of Tunisia and…
Politics make for slow EU response to Libya
February 24, 2011
Politics make for slow EU response to Libya
The uprising in Libya, which has reached its ninth day with more than 1,000 feared dead, has shown the persistent…
Saudi king announces benefits before return
February 23, 2011
Saudi king announces benefits before return
Riyadh--Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah announced a series of benefits for Saudis worth billions of riyals ahead of his return on…
Jordan’s politicians demand limit to king’s powers
February 22, 2011
Jordan’s politicians demand limit to king’s powers
Amman-Jordan's King Abdullah faces unprecedented calls by a mix of Islamists, liberals and traditional supporters for moves toward a constitutional…