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An Egyptian protester shows a spent bullet casing during a demonstration at Tahrir Square in Cairo on December 19, 2011.
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Deadly Clashes in Egypt Stretch Into Fourth Day

Authorities say more than 500 others have been hurt, while the military says at least 164 people have been detained

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Omani Foreign Minister Youssef bin Alawi 'optimistic' that Syria will agree to Arab initiative within 24 hours

Egyptian protesters protect themselves behind makeshift shields during clashes with army troops near Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 18, 2011.

Third Day of Violence Rocks Cairo

Demonstrators demanding nation's military rulers step down immediately

People at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the Tunisian Revolution December 17, 2011, in the town of Sidi Bouzid, where it was sparked by the self-immolation of a fruit vendor.

Tunisians Rally on Anniversary of Uprising

Thousands mark day in provincial town, where self-immolation of fruit vendor a year ago is thought to have sparked Arab Spring

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr al-Thani, during the Arab League meeting on Syria in Doha, December 17, 2011.

Arab League Panel Considers U.N. Action Against Syria

Citing Damascus’ delay in responding to proposals, Qatari PM says regional organization might defer matter to 15-member world body

U.S. Sec. of Defense Leon Panetta greets members of the Libyan delegation on the tarmac during his arrival in Tripoli, Libya, Saturday, Dec., 17, 2011.

US Defense Secretary Makes Historic Libya Visit

Panetta in Tripoli to meet with leaders of interim government

Egyptian protesters run as they are chased by army soldiers over the Asr el-Nile bridge leading out of Tahrir Square, in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011.

9 Killed in Two Days of Clashes in Egypt

Hundreds wounded as clashes between Egyptian police and protesters continue in Cairo

A protester injured during clashes with military police receives medical treatment near Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 16, 2011.

3 Killed as Protesters Clash with Military Police in Cairo

More than 255 injured as Egyptian security forces clash with protesters demanding end to military rule

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Syrian Forces Kill 17; Huge Protests in Homs

Large crowd in flashpoint Homs region rallies against Arab League decision to postpone emergency meeting on Syria

Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights activist Tawakkol Karman of Yemen speaks at City Hall in in Oslo, Norway, December 10, 2011.

Nobel Winner Says Yemen Could Face Civil War

Tawakkol Karman meets with Britain’s foreign secretary, urges West to stop supporting transition, take strong action against Saleh

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