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Oman's leader Sultan Qaboos bin Said

Oman protests spread, road to port blocked

Demonstrators blocked roads to a main port in northern Oman and looted a nearby supermarket on Monday, part of protests to demand more jobs and political reform that have spread to the sultanate's capital.

France to send medical aid to Libyan opposition

France's Foreign Minister Alliot-Marie attends the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris
Smarting from criticism that some of its top officials have had too cozy a relationship with foreign despots, the French government said it is sending medical aid via airplanes to Benghazi in eastern Libya to help groups opposed to Moammar Gaddafi.
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Libya evacuations by country

Libya evacuations by country

Following are details of countries evacuating nationals and employees from Libya or closing operations because of the political turmoil.
Protesters take part in an anti-government rally outside Sanaa University

Tens of thousands hold rival rallies in Yemen

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.
A protester sits near Pearl Square in Bahraini

Thousands stage anti-government protest in Bahrain

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.
A protestor shouts during a demonstration in solidarity with the anti-government protests in Libya, in Vienna

Global leaders condemn Gaddafi's brutal crackdown on protesters

Political leaders around the world have almost universally condemned the government of Moammar Gaddafi for its brutal crackdown against anti-government protesters. At least 3000 people have died in the bloodshed that appears to be getting worse by the day.
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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.
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Battles rage as rebels seize Libyan towns

Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi launched a counter-attack on Thursday, fighting fierce gun battles with rebels who have threatened the Libyan leader by seizing important towns close to the capital.
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.
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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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.

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