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Tens of thousands hold rival rallies in Yemen

Protesters take part in an anti-government rally outside Sanaa University
Two people were killed in Yemen's southern city of Aden on Friday in protests against the 32-year rule of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, while loyalists and opponents held large rival rallies in the capital.

Thousands stage anti-government protest in Bahrain

A protester sits near Pearl Square in Bahraini
Tens of thousands of mainly Shi'ite Bahrainis gathered in Manama on Friday, declared as a day of mourning by the government, in one of the biggest anti-government protests since unrest erupted 10 days ago.
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Gold near $1,400/oz, supported by Mideast unrest

Gold held near $1,400 an ounce in Europe on Friday, supported by interest in the metal as a haven from risk as violence flared in Libya, but struggled to maintain traction as some investors cashed in this week's hefty gains.
Libya Blocks Satellites

Libya Jamming Satellite Phone Signals

Reports are emerging that the Libyan government may be jamming satellite signals, in an effort to block incoming news channels and communications from the outside world.
Key issues in China-U.S. trade

U.S. envoy's name blocked in latest run-in with China

China has blocked a microblog search of the name of the U.S. ambassador after he was seen near a pro-democracy gathering, the latest in a series of run-ins between a possible U.S. presidential candidate and the Communist Party.
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Oil rises above $112 on Libya output cuts

Oil rose more than $1 a barrel to over $112 on Friday as unrest in Libya sparked fears of supply shortages, despite assurances by top oil exporter Saudi Arabia that it would step in to fill any shortfall.
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Libyans overcome fear to spread word of violence

Libyans say they risk arrest or even death for talking to the foreign media because the authorities are desperate to stop information about their violent crackdown reaching the outside world.
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Procter & Gamble to raise prices as costs increase

Procter & Gamble Co will raise some prices as it absorbs higher commodity costs and its sales goal may be under pressure if business does not improve in the United States and other developed markets, Chief Financial Officer Jon Moeller said.
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Food prices could reach 2008 level: USDA

U.S. consumers could see food costs spiking to levels seen during the food crisis of 2008 as higher commodity and energy prices force companies to raise prices on products lining grocery store shelves, the Agriculture Department said on Thursday.
LinkedIn site disrupted in protest-wary China

LinkedIn site disrupted in protest-wary China

Access to the networking site LinkedIn was disrupted in China on Thursday, following online calls on other sites for gatherings inspired by protests against authoritarian regimes across the Middle East.
Anti-government demonstrators show hand grenades, which were used by troops loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi while fighting with demonstrators, in Benghazi city

Gaddafi blames Bin Laden for Libyan revolt

The leader of Libya Moammar Gaddafi has appeared on state TV and alleged that al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden and his followers are behind the protests and revolts in the country.
A tourist walks in front of the Great Giza pyramids on the outskirts of Cairo

Egypt tourism shows signs of recovery

FCO's decision may herald a rebound in Egyptian tourism; however, the U.S. Department of State continues to advise U.S. citizens to defer non-essential travel to the country.
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Gold steadies, inflation fears offer support

Gold steadied near seven-week highs on Thursday, as investor fears over inflation stemming from the spike in crude oil were partially offset by pockets of profit-taking after the market's 6 percent rise this month.
U.S. President Barack Obama

Violence in Libya Outrageous: Obama

President Barack Obama termed the Gaddafi's crackdown on protestors in Libya as outrageous and unacceptable and is looking at the full range of options to respond to the crisis.

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