Report: Gulf States to Withdraw Ambassadors to Syria

Six countries of Gulf Cooperation Council join Europe in recalling their ambassadors from Damascus

Syrian Opposition Refuses Russia's Call for Talks

The Syrian opposition said that it would refuse to speak with the Assad regime, even if invited

Moscow Changes Tack On Libya

Mikhail Margelov: "After shooting and bombing his people, Gaddafi has lost all moral rights to be in power".

Bloody Friday in Syria - tens of demonstrators killed

The number of dead in the last 24 hours in Syria has reached 100 people, Syrian human rights activists announced on April 23. This happened during the protest actions in Ezraa, South of Damascus. In the beginning, there was information on 18 dead and 51 injured.

Anti-governmental demonstrations continue in Syria

On April 11, four people died in clashes with Syrian army in Banias city. Meanwhile, the state Syrian TV reported the death of 9 military personnel, when army patrol got was ambushed on Sunday on Latakia-Tartus highway.

Gaddafi is ready for peaceful settlement of a conflict in Libya

Muammar Gaddafi agreed with the conflict regulation plan in Libya, proposed by the African Union. The President of South Africa Jacob Zuma announced this on Sunday night. In his words, the Libyan delegation accepted the “Road map”. However, he did not specify the details.

British air forces bombed oil field in Libya

Three people died and a few got injured. British authorities abstain from comments.

EU is ready to purchase oil from the Libyan opposition

EU is ready to buy oil from the Libyan rebels, regardless of the currently existing sanctions on limitation of oil export from this country.

Opposition of Yemen is ready to have talks with the authorities

On April 5, opposition of Yemen announced its readiness to hold talks with authorities with the mediation of the Council of cooperation of Persian Gulf countries.

Citizens of CIS countries will leave Libya on “Kosntantin Olshansky”

A large landing ship of the Ukrainian navy “Kosntantin Olshansky” will bring Ukrainians, Belarusians, and Russians, who left Libya, to Sevastopol by next weekend, “Interfax” informs with a reference to Navy of Ukraine headquarters.

Interim National Council of Libya asks the West to continue assisting opposition

Head of Interim National Council of Libya Mustafa Abdel Jalil called on the international community on March 31 with a request to continue assisting Libyan opposition. “We came here to liberate the Libyan people from Gaddafi’s violence”.

Gaddafi's assets in Tunisia frozen

Tunisian government made a decision to freeze the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's assets and property that are located in this country.

Government of Syria is ready to resign

Syrian government may be dismissed today. The President of the country Bashar al-Assad announced this, stating that he does not wish to lead the country to the situation similar to that in the neighboring countries.

Obama on military operation in Libya: We have been through this in Iraq

Перед американскими войсками стоит задача "защитить ливийский народ от непосредственной опасности и установить режим бесполетной зоны".

Syrian Army enters Latakia

Syrian authorities ordered for the military to enter the port city of Latakia for reinstating the order after the mass demonstrations. It is expected that the president would address the people in the next few days.

Libyan rebels take Gaddafi’s home town

The night of March 28, important strategic positions earlier controlled by the forces loyal to the Libyan leader, have been air stricken by the coalition forces.

President of Yemen will pass the power on to “reliable hands”

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the capital Sanaa. Salekh’s opponents and his supporters have their demonstrations in different districts of the city.

Turkish Parliament approves its country’s participation in Libyan military operation

Turkish Parliament approved its country’s participation in Libyan military operation, organized by NATO partners. Now Ankara must take a decision on the format of the Turkish military forces’ participation in the operation.

Yemen opposition: the next few hours will be “decisive”

President of Yemen promised to resign at the end of 2011 in the framework of constitutional reform. With that, Head of Republic underlined that he does not intend to give power to the military.

Gaddafi used to promise €350 for each killed oppositionist

One of the caught Gaddafi’s supporters admitted that he was promised 600 dinars (about €350) for a body of any killed manifestant brought to Tripoli.

Arab League supports UN Security Council resolution on Libya

Amr Musa, Arab League Secretary General said on March 21 that he supports UN SC resolution on Libya, which allows to lead military operations against Libya.

Tanks and armored vehicles dislocated in Yemen capital

unknown what aims the military officers have

UN Security Council approves resolution on Libya

10 countries voted for resolution, including the USA, Great Britain, and France. Russia, China, Germany, India, and Brazil abstained from voting. Gaddafi assured Benghazi residents that those who oppose his power will see no mercy.

Four opposition leaders calling to monarchy overthrow arrested in Bahrain

The capital of Bahrain, Manama, has been witnessing mass Shiite protests the whole week. Manifestants demand political reforms. Curfew has been set in a number of Manama districts.

Gaddafi: Today is the determinant fight day

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi said that March 17 will become a “determinant fight day” for the city of Misrata – the only city in Western Libya, which is still under control of the opposition forces.