BBC News Middle East

17 March 2011 Last updated at 14:59 ET

UN to discuss Libya no-fly zonePro-Gaddafi forces west of Ajdabiya, 16 March

The United Nations Security Council is due to meet to discuss imposing a no-fly zone to halt the advance of forces loyal to the Libyan leader against rebels.


Gulf Co-operation Council troops with APC guarding financial districtBahrain urged to rein in forces

The UN human rights chief condemns the "shocking" use of force by security forces against protesters in Bahrain.

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