(Al Jazeera English: 0712 PST, April 4, 2011) In Cote D'Ivoire, the Prime Minister appointed by internationally recognised president, Alassane Outtara, has said the time is right for a "rapid offensive" against the main city of Abidjan. Ouattara's forces are fighting soldiers loyal to incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo in what could be a decisive day in the future of the country. Al Jazeera's Nazanin Sadri reports.

(Al Jazeera English: 0950 PST, March 17, 2011) Fierce clashes have been reported from the cities of Ajdabiyah and Misurata, and air strikes by government forces in the opposition stronghold of Benghazi, as the crisis in Libya continues.

Opposition fighters say they fear that pro-Gaddafi forces will encircle the towns they control on the country's east coast, even as government forces launch a renewed offensive against them. Al Jazeera's Nazanine Sadri reports.

(Al Jazeera English: 0437 PST, March 16, 2011) Japan's disaster appears to be growing worse. It is a now a nation fighting against the odds on several fronts, including a growing nuclear crisis, shortages of food and essential supplies, and freezing weather. Al Jazeera's Nazanin Sadri reports.

Tokyo Eerily Quiet Amid Radiation Fears

(Euronews: 0719 PST, March 16, 2011) As fears over a nuclear nightmare grip one of the worlds biggest cities, people are staying indoors.Tokyo's streets are normally bustling with cars and pedestrians. Now, the few who venture out rushed hurriedly to their destinations. Many have fled the capital. Those who stay try to maintain some semblance of normality.

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