Protesters under fire from land, sea and air in Libya
Dozens of people have been killed at the hands of security forces in Libya today, as the violent state response to escalating protests against the regime of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s rule grows more desperate. An anti-government rally in the Libyan capital Tripoli came under sustained attack from security forces. Although...
Bahrain Protests: More Than 100,000 March Through Capital
MANAMA, Bahrain — Tens of thousands of red-and-white draped, flag-waving protesters flooded this tiny kingdom's capital Tuesday, a massive show of force against the embattled monarchy as the king made another concession to the marchers – releasing dozens of political prisoners. Upbeat, determined demonstrators took over...
Global stock markets crash on Libya crisis
Stock markets worldwide slumped into the red today as investors resorted to profit booking amid escalating political unrest in Libya that also pushed oil prices higher. Right from Tokyo to London to Mumbai, bourses ended in the negative zone and investor sentiment was also hit by fears that pricier oil could put brakes on the...
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