Protests erupted across much of the Arab world on the Muslim day of prayer, with demonstrators killed in Syria and Yemen.
The popular protests against Arab autocrats that have churned the region for three months are the authentic birth pangs of a new Middle East.
Yemen’s President Ali Abdullah Saleh said on Saturday he was prepared to step down if allowed a dignified departure.
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah said on Friday he was ready to cede power, the third Arab ruler who may be forced out by popular protests.
Libya forces have killed dozens of protesters in the eastern city of Benghazi in the latest violence to threaten Moammar Gadaffi’s authority.
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/ 19 February 2011
Protesters in Bahrain won a victory on Saturday, Libyan security forces opened fire to disperse mourners and a new party was approved in Egypt.
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/ 19 February 2011
The Bahraini opposition on Saturday rejected an offer of dialogue from the authorities, saying it would join talks only after the Cabinet quits.
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/ 19 February 2011
Bahrain’s king has offered a national dialogue "with all parties" in a conciliatory move to resolve a crisis that has killed six people.