Libya’s special forces kicked by rebels in Zawiya
Pro-Gaddafi, elite troops have tried to retake the protesters-held town of Zawiya, located about 45km west of the capital Tripoli, but rebel forces in Libya were able to fought off . Some of Libya’s best-equipped troops have made attempt tried overnight to take back Zawiya, The troops, were under the command of one of Moamar […]
Latest news: Libya getting closer to civil war
BENGHAZI, Libya — Colonel Muammar el-Gadhafi’s troops started to fight back on three fronts on Monday; they were using fighter jets, special forces units and regular army forces in an escalation of fights that sent Libya closer to civil war. The attacks by the Gadhafi’s forces on an oil refinery in parts of Libya and […]
Protests in Croatia ended with violent clashes
Something that has started as a peaceful protest of Croatian veterans swithched to be violent when a group of younger anti-government protesters started a with the police in Croatia’s capital Zagreb on Saturday. According to reports Twelve civilians and 21 police officers were injured as police used batons to stop hundreds of protesters with torches, […]
Protests in Oman growing
Demonstrators started to block roads and got involved with police on Monday in Oman. This usually quiet oil-rich country along the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, has three-day-old protests where they are asking for political changes and living conditions to improve. According to witnesses in Sohar and news agencies, in the city of Sohar, […]
Protesters ready to enter Tripoli
Opposition troops are almost at the doorstep of Libya’s capital Tripoli hopping to acheive goal of forming an alternative government by Sunday emerged in Benghazi, the uprising’s stronghold to the east. At the same time forces loyal to Libyan colonel Muammar Gadhafi, keep to maintaining their hold over Tripoli, creating heavy casualties. Journalists who are […]
Breaking news 3 killed in Tunisia fights
It has been reported on Saturday that in fights between Tunisian security troops and youths rioting in central Tunis 3 people were killed. About 12 had been wounded in the fights, which occurred after a riot organized by loyalists of ousted President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. It was said that about 100 people had been […]
Latest news: Yement protests biggest yet
In last few weeks, Yemen has seen daily protests, inspired by similar movements in Egypt and Tunisia. Saleh, a key ally in the U.S. campaign against the al-Qaeda , has promised to step down after national elections in 2013, but protestors are not willing to wait; they want him to step down immediately. According to […]
Latest news: Libya hit with more violence
More than 1,000 people have been killed in fights in recent days, and everybody is calling for an immediate resolution to the problems. Gunfire could be heard during the night in Libya’s capital, tension heading into the morning air Saturday as a Moammar Gadhafi tries to preserve his fourty years of power. It seems that […]
Gaddafi declared: protesters linked to Osama bin Laden
In a city west of the capital, Az-Zawiyah, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has sent to the people of the city accusing them of being linked to Osama bin Laden Az-Zawiyah is the place where where more fighting had took a place between his forces and protesters. At the same time it was said to be […]
U.S. citizens to be evacuated from Libya
After Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said US citizens safety was the “greatest priority” during a violent crackdown on protesters in Libya, which holds Africa’s largest oil reserves the U.S. presented plans to evacuate its citizens from from this violent country The U.S. embassy in Tripoli said yesterday that a government-chartered ferry would carry Americans […]
4 Americans killed by Somali pirates
Somali pirates have taken 4 hostages, a California couple and two other Americans, and then killed them early morning on Tuesday, It has happened just before a U.S. special team entered the hijacked boat, killed two of the pirates and captured the rest, it was said by U.S. military officials. The commander of U.S. naval […]
65 dead in earthquake in New Zealand (numbers could double)
Prime Minister John Key said to reporters that the death toll from earthquake stands at 65, and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker stated that numbers could possibly double. Christchurch mayor Bob Parker said the damage is more severe than in the great 7.1 quake almost half year ago He decided to declared a state of emergency, […]