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June 22, 2011
Libyan Rebels Defend NATO After Errant Strikes

After airstrikes kill number of Libyan civilians, Gadhafi condemns alliance as murderers
June 18, 2011
NATO to Investigate Libyan Claims of Civilian Deaths in Tripoli Air Strike

Libyan officials say NATO bombed a residential neighborhood in the capital Sunday, killing at least seven civilians, including children
June 13, 2011
Iran Denies Role in Syria Crackdown

Tehran remains key Syrian ally but rejects allegations made by British foreign secretary
June 09, 2011
Demonstrations Flare, Refugees Flee as Syrian Crackdown Intensifies

Officials say they are liberating the town of Jisr al-Shughour from 'armed gangs' who killed 120 soldiers earlier in the week
June 08, 2011
With President Absent, Yemen Battles Islamist Militants

Yemeni officials say government forces battle to regain territory lost to Islamist militants in south of country
June 06, 2011
Syrians Brace For Government Backlash Over Killings

State television reported a 'massacre' of 120 security personnel in Jir al-Shughour; residents fear violent crackdown
June 05, 2011
Yemen's Vice President Says Saleh Coming Back 'In Days'

Abd al-Rab Mansur Hadi says president is recovering well after undergoing surgery in Saudi Arabia for shrapnel wound
June 04, 2011
Yemen's Wounded President Saleh in Saudi Arabia

Thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets of Sana'a to celebrate President Saleh's departure
June 02, 2011
Yemen President Wounded, Gives Audio Address

Voice of what appeared to be subdued Ali Abdullah Saleh heard thanking fellow Yemenis for concern about his condition; says he's alright
June 01, 2011
Split Tribal Allegiances Deepen Yemen's Crisis

Deadly fighting in Sana'a between forces loyal to President Saleh and members of his tribe highlights some deeply personal faultlines
May 30, 2011
Yemen Unrest Deepens, Downward Spiral Spreads

Government troops clash with Hashid tribe members, one of several forces seeking to oust President Ali Abdullah Saleh
May 25, 2011
Dozens Dead, Wounded as Yemen on Brink of Civil War

Fight led by Hashid tribe is most serious threat to President Saleh's grasp on power after three months of opposition protests
May 24, 2011
Yemen Troops Fight Tribal Forces, New Turn in Revolt

President Saleh blames Sheikh Sadeq al-Ahmar's Hashid tribesmen for provocative acts that are dragging country into civil war
May 23, 2011
Egypt's Ex-President Mubarak, Sons to Face Trial

Chief prosecutor says former president and sons to be put on trial for the deaths of protesters during the revolt, misuse of power
May 22, 2011
Egypt Mulls How Much Justice is Too Much

Ahmed el-Tayeb, Grand Sheikh of al-Azhar, says 'no one is above the law'
May 17, 2011
Mideast Cautious Before Obama Outreach

US president's address comes as most successful of 'Arab Spring' uprisings are overshadowed by more violent conflicts in Libya, Syria
May 16, 2011
Assad Family Grip on Syria Hampers Reform

Syrian President's crackdown on anti-government protesters tempered with verbal concessions to reform, yet many still skeptical
May 10, 2011
Egyptian Islamist Calls for Tolerance of Coptic Christians

Call comes from Aboud el-Zomour, former Islamic Jihad leader, and prisoner for nearly 30 years for his role in killing President Sadat
May 05, 2011
Al-Zawahri Likely bin Laden's Heir Apparent

Ayman al-Zawahri considered by many to be brains of al-Qaida, responsible for planning of group's most notorious acts, including 9/11
May 03, 2011
Palestinians Sign Unity Deal in Cairo

Hamas leader tells gathering that 'the black page of division' is behind them

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