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NATO warns of 'crimes against humanity' in Libya

Nato not to stand "idly by" as Gaddafi commits systematic attacks on civilian population says Rasmussen

BREAKING NEWS: Tunisia dissolves Ben Ali's security apparatus-source

Anti-Gaddafi fighters take control of Ras Lanuf

Two weeks into intense fighting, Gaddafi loyalists and their mercenaries are still battling the anti-regime forces in a seemingly prolonged battle which has left Libyan cities devastated in its wake

BREAKING NEWS: Oman reshuffles cabinet, changes key posts-TV

China says Dalai Lama has to reincarnate

Padma Choling, Chinese appointed governor of Tibet: Dalai Lama has no right to abolish the institution of reincarnation

Gaza truckers protest Israel crossing closure

Palestinian truck drivers hold sit-in protesting against closing crossings into Gaza because of security threats

Libya plane hits town, over one million need aid

Government forces seeking to dislodge rebels from Libya's strategically important coast struck at an oil town on Monday amid quickening efforts to prevent more humanitarian suffering and a mass refugee exodus

Palestinians fight occupation with Israeli bills

Young Palestinian activists have found a new medium to protest Israeli occupation: scrawling anti-occupation slogans on the currency they share with the Jewish state

Region

Ahram Online in Libya: The Ben Jawwad battle

With only light arms against aircraft fire and heavy weapons, rebels against the regime of Muammar Gaddafi continue to hold ground in Ben Jawwad, close to the strategic oil port of Ras Lanouf

Lower level output steady: east Libya oil firm

Frustrated Libyan rebels angry at Bin Jawad defeat

Egyptian refugees arrive home from Libya

Libyan rebels will only discuss Gaddafi quitting

Bahraini’s protest at US embassy

Shia minority are calling for elected government and for royalty to step down, while Prince calls for peace, stating he’s willing to hold intense dialogues

Somali troops, militia take two towns from rebels

Somali troops backed by pro-government militia took two towns from rebel Islamist group al Shabaab in fighting on Monday morning

Thousands protest against Lebanon's sectarian system

Thousands protest outside Lebanon's electricity ministry angry about political sectarian

Bahrain promises government jobs

Authorities in Bahrain say 20,000 new government jobs will be created in a plan interpreted as an attempt to assuage Shia political demands

Obama steers clear of 'doctrine' as Arab tumult rages

Washington questions approach towards MENA region, but Obama avoids cookie-cutter doctrine considering legacy of US problems of adhering to rigid policies

International

Casualties take focus from Gates's Afghan trip

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Afghanistan on Monday at a time of increased strain between Kabul and its Western backers and with important security transition milestones looming

India ally to quit cabinet, coalition safe for now

A key party in India's ruling coalition plans to formally quit its ministerial posts on Monday over a local election row, a move that will force a weakened prime minister to find alternative alliances to pass policy initiatives

China's premier notes public 'resentment'

China's premier acknowledges wide-spread public discontent as state media warns citizens to ignore calls for protest

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