Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa

Motivated by recent shows of political strength by neighbors in Egypt, people in the Middle East and North Africa are taking to the streets of many cities to rally for change.

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March 10, 2011

A large portrait of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh is seen as supporters gather at a soccer stadium for Saleh to speak, in Sanaa. Saleh, hoping to defuse increasingly violent protests against his 32-year rule, said on Thursday he would draw up a new constitution to create a parliamentary system of government.

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This Story MAP: Track the protests Yemeni parties join demonstrators on streets as Saleh blames West for unrest Gaddafi foes consider requesting foreign airstrikes as stalemate continues U.S., Europe tighten noose around Libya's government On the ground in Libya Middle East roundup A setback for business-friendly Bahrain Outside Yemen's capital, anger and grievances run deep Morocco protests fail to take hold In Libya, an unlikely hero of a youth-led revolution Egypt bans Mubarak from travel, freezes assets Egyptian police try to recover from reputation for brutality China tamps down Middle East-inspired protests before they can gain momentum U.S. freezes Libyan assets, takes steps to aid refugees Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa Moammar Gaddafi through the years A Mubarak ally in exile Iranian security forces clash with protesters backing detained opposition leaders This Story Sectarian clashes in Egypt challenge revolutionary idealism Article \| With security still scant, violence in Cairo between Muslims and Christians raises the prospect of a deepening sectarian divide. 13 die in sectarian violence in Cairo Christians and Muslims clash in Cairo Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa This Story Behind Iraq's protests, a call for better democracy Article \| How the Arab uprisings have shifted the political mood in Baghdad. Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa This Story Rebel-held Misurata under siege as rebels, Gaddafi forces battle in eastern and western Libya Article \| Heavy fighting was reported in the Libyan cities of Zawiyah and Bin Jawwad, and there were reports that rebels had reentered Bin Jawwad after being held back for days by Gaddafi loyalists. On Libya, Obama willing to let allies take the lead U.N. confirms probe into allegations of torture by Gaddafi's forces Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa Libyan battle for Zawiyah rages on This Story Turmoil jars U.S. counter-terror efforts Article \| In a span of weeks, popular uprisings in the Islamic world have upended counterterrorism relationships that the United States spent much of the past decade trying to build. Your Take: What full range of actions should the US consider? Gaddafi loyalists besiege Zawiyah; civilian casualties reported Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa Jordanian journalists call for press freedom Obama warns Gaddafi loyalists In Saudi Arabia, activists push more boldly for reform Rebellion stalemate? A mass exodus from the fighting in Libya Moammar Gaddafi through the years Special Report: Tracking the turmoil in Libya Full Coverage: Unrest in the mideast This Story Protests continue in Yemeni capital Video \| Thousands of anti-government protesters and members of opposition parties held another day of demonstrations in Sanaa on Tuesday, refusing to stand down until President Ali Abdullah Saleh resigns. (Mar. 1) Yemeni parties join protesters to reject presidential offer Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa This Story Protesters killed in Libya, Yemen as wave of Arab unrest continues Article \| BENGHAZI, LIBYA - Forces loyal to Moammar Gaddafi attacked a rebel-held city west of the capital Friday, while anti-government fighters claimed to have captured a key oil terminal in eastern Libya. London School of Economics head resigns over school's Libyan ties Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa This Story Obama's missteps on Libya cement Gaddafi's advantage Article \| U.S. policy gives Gaddafi a military edge and every incentive to use it. A no-fly zone for Libya Gaddafi forces slam oil port, rebels retreat Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa Clinton to meet with Libyan opposition This Story Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa Photos \| Motivated by recent shows of political strength by neighbors in Egypt, people in the Middle East and North Africa are taking to the streets of many cities to rally for change. Obama administration prepares for possibility of new post-revolt Islamist regimes Obama signals willingness to intervene militarily in Libya if crisis worsens Gaddafi forces launch new airstrikes; Obama mulls 'no-fly zone' request Protesters say Maliki is using special security forces to shut down demonstrations in Iraq Iraqis protest again, this time in 'Day of Regret' Egyptian prime minister Ahmed Shafiq resigns ahead of protests Tunisia interim president Fouad Mebazaa calls for election This Story Gaddafi loyalists launch counterattack as threat of civil war looms Article \| RAS LANUF, LIBYA - Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi escalated a lethal counterattack on Sunday, heightening assaults on rebels in two key western cities near his stronghold of Tripoli while launching airstrikes and engaging opposition bands marching from the east toward his hometown ... At least 3 dead in Yemen clash as tens of thousands protest Saleh's rule Gaddafi, rebels fight for control of Zawiyah Gaddafi forces mount fierce counterattack; witnesses describe 'massacre' in city under siege More demands in Jordan but no call for king's ouster Protesters killed in Libya, Yemen as wave of Arab unrest continues Saudi Arabia: Demonstrations won't be tolerated In Bahrain, a key opposition leader signals openness to compromise China paper blasts Middle East protest movements Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa This Story U.S. funding tech firms that help Mideast dissidents evade government censors Article \| The Obama administration may not be lending arms to dissidents in the Middle East, but it is offering aid in another critical way: helping them surf the Web anonymously as they seek to overthrow their governments. Hiding in plain sight Peter King's Muslim hearings: A key moment in an angry conversation over Islam On Libya, Obama willing to let allies take the lead Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa Interactive map: Unrest in Middle East, North Africa Middle East and North Africa in turmoil		Network News X Profile View More Activity TOOLBOX E-Mail This Reprints		Related Christians and Muslims clash in Cairo Photos \| The latest sectarian violence was stoked last Friday when a church was set on fire after clashes between Coptic Christians and Muslims left two dead. Protests in Algeria, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia and Yemen Photos \| Motivated by recent shows of political strength by neighbors in Egypt, demonstrators in the Middle East and North Africa are taking to the streets of many cities to rally for change.
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Egypt- and Tunisia-inspired protests spread through Middle East, North Africa

Motivated by recent shows of political strength by neighbors in Egypt, people in the Middle East and North Africa are taking to the streets of many cities to rally for change.

March 10, 2011

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