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140,000 Flee Libyan Clashes; Humanitarian Crisis Builds on Egypt

(Democracy Now! 0930 PST, March 2, 2011) UN Reports have emerged of a dire situation on Libya's borders with Tunisia and Egypt, where tens of thousands have fled to evade the clashes. Democracy Now! speaks with Elizabeth Tan of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the agency working to provide shelter, sanitation, food and transportation at the border of Libya.

 


 

(Democracy Now! 0715 PST, March 2, 2011) Resistance in Libya as Gaddafi forces launch new assaults, and US silent on recent crackdown in Iraq.

 

 

 
 

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Renewed Violence in Eastern Libya

(Al Jazeera English: 0600 PST, March 2, 2011) The main headlines on Al Jazeera English, featuring the latest news and reports from around the world.

 

 

 
 

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Tunisia PM Announces Resignation

(Al Jazeera English: 0900 PST, February 27, 2011)  Mohammed Ghannouchi says he will step down following deaths during anti-government protests. Mohammed Ghannouchi, Tunisia's interim prime minister, has resigned, as security forces clashed with protesters in Tunis, the capital, who were demanding some of his minsters be removed. Click for full story.

 

(Euronews: 1130 PST, February 27, 2011) The Tunisian Prime Minister has announced resignation following a series of street protests. Mohamed Ghannouchi said by stepping aside he will provide a better atmosphere for a new era. He added that he wants to prevent more victims in the country's political unrest. Critics have accused Ghannouchi of being too close to the previous regime. That criticism turned to violent street protests in the centre of the capital Tunis on Friday and Saturday.

 

 
 

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Foreigners Flee Libya; Unrest Impacts Global Economy

(Euronews: 1140 PST, February 22, 2011) Thousands of foreigners from Libya's neighbouring countries have been trying to flee across the borders. Some accounts describe a highly volatile situation - with mercenaries on the loose. The aftershocks from the unrest in Libya are also being felt across global financial markets. And, the focus of attention is also on the UN in New York where anti-Gaddafi protesters have already been making their feelings known outside the building.

 

Foreigners Flee Libya: 'They're shooting people randomly'

 

How Libya Unrest Impacts the Global Economy

(Euronews: 1130 PST, February 22, 2011)

 

The UN Faces Calls for Action Over Libya

(Euronews: 0800 PST, February 22, 2011)

 

 
 

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Ayman Mohyeldin: What Mubarak's departure means to me

(Al Jazeera English: 1100 PST, February 11, 2011) Ayman Mohyeldin, Al Jazeera correspondent in Cairo, gives his personal reaction to the Egyptian revolution and the downfall of Hosni Mubarak.

 

 

Scenes from Tahrir Square: The Revolution Victorious

(Al Jazeera English: 1130 PST, February 11, 2011) Two hours after Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's president for 30 years, announced his resignation, the party in Tahrir Square - the heart of the revolution - was in full effect. A singer who has been performing in the square for days played a protest song on his acoustic guitar: "The people finally brought down the system."

 

 

Scenes from Cairo: Revolutionary Party

(Al Jazeera English: 1130 PST, February 11, 2011)Two hours after Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's president for 30 years, announced his resignation, central Cairo became one enormous party.

 

 

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