Egyptian father names daughter Facebook as a tribute
The family wants to express appreciation thus for the role of the social media site in Egypt’s struggle
President Obama Speaks on Turmoil in Libya (VIDEO)
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.
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.
Gold Price Above $1400 as West Faces Stagflation from Arab Unrest, Petro-King Throws $38Bn at Saudi Population
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia - jointly the world's biggest oil producer alongside Russia, and so far immune to the civil unrest sweeping North Africa and the Middle East - returned from hospital treatment abroad to announce a near US$38 billion package of new housing projects, a 15% pay-rise across the board, and the kingdom's first-ever unemployment insurance.
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World govts send planes, ships for Libya evacuation
Governments around the world scrambled on Wednesday to send planes and ships to evacuate their citizens from turmoil in Libya, whose leader Muammar Gaddafi has vowed to crush a revolt against his 41-year rule.
Italy says 1,000 killed in Libya
Muammar Gaddafi's attempts to crush a revolt against his four-decade rule have killed as many as 1,000 people and split Libya, Italy's Foreign Minister said on Wednesday.
Gaddafi losing control of much of eastern Libya: reports
The vice around Moammar Gaddafi’s neck is twisting ever tighter.
Will Aerospace & Defense Sector Be Hit by Middle East Revolts?
With Libya and Bahrain joining Tunisia and Egypt in the tally of revolting Middle Eastern states, RBC Capital Markets has considered what the fundamental and stock price impact could be on the Aerospace & Defense sector.
Gold edges above $1,400 as Libya tensions simmer
Spot gold was bid at $1,401.50 an ounce at 0933 GMT, against $1,399.20 late in New York on Tuesday. U.S. gold futures for April delivery eased 30 cents an ounce to $1,400.80.
2011 Libyan Revolt creates mayhem and chaos (PHOTOS)
After the Tunisian and Egypt revolution, it is Libya in the news this time. A state of unrest and chaos prevailed in the North African state of Libya as protests grew against its government and head of state, Muammar al-Gaddafi.
Son of Iran opposition leader Karoubi arrested - report
Iranian security forces have arrested a son of opposition leader Mehdi Karoubi, his website reported Tuesday, one week after his supporters took to the streets in their first demonstrations in more than a year.
Defiant Gaddafi vows to die as martyr, fight revolt
Muammar Gaddafi vowed to die in Libya as a martyr in an angry television address on Tuesday, as rebel troops said eastern regions had broken free from his rule in a burgeoning revolt.
Iranian warships enter Suez Canal, raising fears in Israel
Two Iranian warships, bound for Syria, have entered Egypt’s Suez Canal, amidst alarm from Israel.
Fitch cuts Libya rating, citing 'eruption of political risk '
Fitch Ratings on Monday downgraded Libya's credit rating by one notch to BBB in the midst of escalating violence in the oil-rich North African nation.
Social Media sites like Twitter deserve Nobel for pro-democracy protests in Egypt, Libya & China?
While discussion over WikiLeaks' 2011 Nobel run continues, social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook deserve nobel prize for facilitating pro-democracy protests in Middle East, North Africa and even China.
Egyptian prosecutor seeks to freeze Mubarak’s assets
Egypt's prosecutor general has requested that both the domestic and foreign assets of Hosni Mubarak and his family be frozen, just ten days after the former President was forced to step down amidst massive protests, according to state TV.
Congress: Internet Kill-Switch Unethical, Impossible
Various members of the United States Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee recent defended their cyber security bill saying it didn't promote the notion of a kill-switch.
Bahrain F1 cancelled; opposition leader to return
The March opening race of the Formula One season in Bahrain was cancelled on Monday, as the country's opposition prepared to press for change in country's Sunni leadership, backed by protesters camped out in streets.
Libyan Air Force pilots defect; rift between Gaddafi and military growing
Two Libyan Air Force pilots have defected to the Mediterranean island of Malta.
Egypt asks for freeze on Mubarak assets
Egypt's public prosecutor on Monday moved to freeze the foreign assets of Hosni Mubarak, the first sign that the deposed president would be held to account by the rulers to whom he handed power 10 days ago.
Zimbabwe arrests 46 over Egyptian-style protests
Zimbabwe has arrested dozens of activists on charges of plotting protests against long-serving President Robert Mugabe similar to those that toppled the leaders of Egypt and Tunisia, police said on Monday.
Gaddafi under threat as revolt hits Tripoli
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's four-decade-old rule appeared in increasing jeopardy on Monday when days of anti-government protests reached the capital for the first time and security forces killed dozens of people.
Five dead in Moroccan anti-government protests
Five people were killed in anti-government protests over the weekend in Morocco, according to the county’s interior ministry.
Libya denies reports Gaddafi has fled to Venezuela
The son of Moammar Gaddafi has denied media reports that his father has fled Libya for Venezuela.
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi said his father remains in Libya.
Silver Price Jumps 4.7%, Gold Unwinds 2011 Loss as Oil Rises Amid Libya Turmoil
The Silver Price rose $1.49 per ounce from Friday's London Fix – a gain of 4.7% to new 31-year highs, and silver's fifth largest one-day move of the last 30 years in Dollars and cents. The market is starting to look towards the record high of $1430 for gold against the backdrop of silver making fresh highs.
Gold above $1,400, silver price exploding as Mid East violence spreads
Silver touched its highest USD price in 31 years and palladium a 10-year peak. Gold prices rose above $1,400 an ounce on Monday for the first time in nearly seven weeks as violence flared in north Africa and the Middle East, boosting interest in the precious metal as a haven from risk.
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