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(P)GCC members discuss Yemen

Tue, 03 May 2011 08:36:01 GMT

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with the chief of the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council ([P]GCC) in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, to discuss the crisis in Yemen.

• Regime attacks Yemeni protesters
• 'Yemen caused loss of face for Saudis'
• Yemenis stage fresh protests
• Yemen power transition deal postponed
• Saleh backtracks, cancels ceremony
• Yemen opposition rejects (P)GCC deal

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Regime attacks Yemeni protesters

Mon, 02 May 2011 17:17:25 GMT

Yemeni regime forces attack hundreds of thousands of protesters, who poured into the streets in Sana'a to demand President Ali Abdullah Saleh's prosecution.

'Yemen caused loss of face for Saudis'

Mon, 02 May 2011 08:12:11 GMT

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh's refusal to accept a deal proposed by the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council was a loss of face for the Saudi government, says a political observer.

Syrian army intensifies Daraa presence

Mon, 02 May 2011 05:39:31 GMT

The Syrian army's presence in the southern city of Daraa has intensified as armed groups continue clashes with the country's security forces.

Syrians stage anti-US protest

Mon, 02 May 2011 01:57:32 GMT

Hundreds of Syrians and foreign nationals have gathered near the US Embassy in Damascus calling on Washington to stop meddling in Syria's internal affairs.

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Sun, 01 May 2011 21:55:01 GMT

Yemenis stage fresh protests

Anti-government protesters in Yemen have staged fresh rallies in the capital Sanaa and several more cities, insisting on the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Sun, 01 May 2011 13:11:34 GMT

Saleh backtracks, cancels ceremony

The [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council cancels the ceremony slated for the signing of a proposed deal on Yemen crisis after facing President Ali Abdullah Saleh refused to sign.

Sun, 01 May 2011 09:56:54 GMT

Yemen power transition deal postponed

After Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh backtracked on an earlier pledge to sign a power transition deal, some [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council sources say the deal has been postponed.

Sun, 01 May 2011 07:18:10 GMT

Syria activists vow nationwide rallies

Syrian activists have planned nationwide protests beginning on Sunday to start what they named a "week of breaking the siege."

Sun, 01 May 2011 01:13:49 GMT

Saleh backs away from resignation deal

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has backtracked on an Arab-brokered deal that would require him to step down in exchange for legal immunity.

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:35:29 GMT

Yemen opposition rejects (P)GCC deal

The Yemeni opposition has rejected the power transition deal proposed by the Persian Gulf Arab countries and the mediator has left Sana'a empty-handed.

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 13:47:49 GMT

Six killed in Syria unrest

As unrest continues to grip Syria, six more people are reported to have been killed in a southern city with activists blaming security forces for the deaths.

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:29:02 GMT

'Hamas political chief eyes Qatar move'

The Hamas political leadership, headed by Khaled Meshaal, is set to relocate its headquarters in Syria to the Persian Gulf emirate, Qatar, reports say.

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:11:12 GMT

Six killed as strike chokes Yemen

Two servicemen and four civilians have been killed and 23 people wounded in southern Yemen during a general strike called by anti-government protesters.

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:21:26 GMT

US imposes fresh sanctions on Syria

The United States has imposed new sanctions on key Syrian government figures, accusing them of cracking down on political dissidents across the country.

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:06:47 GMT

More people die in Syria unrest

Dozens of people have been killed and many others have been injured in a fresh wave of unrest sweeping across Syria, officials and witnesses say.

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:07:32 GMT

Yemenis want immediate Saleh ouster

Hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters take to the streets in Yemen to demand the immediate departure of President Ali Abdallah Saleh, instead of the phased handover of power.

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:58:16 GMT

'Saleh is an untrustworthy person'

Yemen's Embattled President Ali Abdullah Saleh has no choice but to hand over power to his deputy and leave the power, a political analyst says.

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:08:16 GMT

Yemen 'massacring' peaceful protesters

Yemen's opposition has accused the government of conducting a “massacre” against peaceful protesters amid mounting calls for the prosecution of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:16:40 GMT

'Saleh should be punished for crimes'

Amnesty International (AI) has said that Yemen's unpopular president should not be allowed to walk away with impunity from the crimes committed under his rule.

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:55:13 GMT

[P]GCC ignores Yemeni 'revolution'

The [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council ([P]GCC)'s power transition deal in Yemen fails to recognize the country's revolution and the demands of people, says a political observer.

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:33:23 GMT

233 members of Syria Ba'ath party quit

More than 230 members of Syria's ruling Ba'ath Party have resigned to protest the killing of pro-reform demonstrators across the country.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:16:29 GMT

'Terrorists behind Syria unrest arrested'

Syrian authorities say members of a terrorist group who were behind weeks of deadly unrest in the southern city of Deraa have been arrested.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:27:40 GMT

12 more Yemeni protesters shot dead

Yemeni security forces have opened fire on anti-government protesters in the capital, Sana'a, killing at least 12 demonstrators.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:31:41 GMT

Yemen protest victims seek justice

Families of victims of the brutal Yemeni crackdown on anti-government protests have rejected the regime's compensation offers, demanding that its ruler be brought to justice in a trial.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:58:01 GMT

Three killed in fresh Yemen protests

Clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces have broken out once again in south Yemen, leaving one protester and two soldiers dead.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:31:45 GMT

'Saudis fear losing seized Yemeni land'

A Yemeni opposition group says the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council ([P]GCC) is plotting to defeat the popular revolt in the country against the despotic rule of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:50:14 GMT

Ban urges dialogue on Syrian 'crisis'

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for inclusive dialogue and reform to restore peace and social order in Syria amidst Western media attack on Damascus.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:21:17 GMT

Yemeni groups to sign transition deal

The Yemeni government and opposition say they would sign an agreement for transferring power from Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh to Vice President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:04:14 GMT

One killed, 10 hurt in Yemen protests

At least one person has been killed and 10 others injured after Yemeni security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters in the country, witnesses say.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:31:17 GMT

US considers sanctions on Syria

The US government announces its intention to impose sanctions against senior Syrian officials, criticizing recent clashes between the country's security forces and armed groups.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:49:02 GMT

Chavez lends support to Syrian leader

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has thrown his weight behind Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and pointed a finger of blame at the West for recent unrests in the Middle Eastern country.

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:45:00 GMT

Yemen opposition accepts Arab plan

Yemen's opposition has agreed to a proposal by a regional Arab grouping calling for the country's unpopular president step down within a month of signing the plan with the opposition.

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:51:26 GMT

Several killed in southern Syria

Several people have been killed and many more injured after armed groups clashed with Syrian security forces in the southern city of Daraa.

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:10:39 GMT

Two more Yemeni protesters shot dead

Yemeni security forces have opened fire on anti-government protesters, killing and wounding several civilians, medics say.

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:16:32 GMT

Scores wounded in Yemen clashes

Scores of Yemenis have been wounded in shootings carried out by the country's security forces to disperse demonstrators in the southern city of Taiz, while nationwide anti-government protests continue.

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:12:35 GMT

5 killed in southern Yemen clashes

Five people have lost their lives in clashes between armed tribesmen and Republican Guard forces in southern Yemen as protests against President Ali Abdullah Saleh continue nationwide.

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:46:53 GMT

'Saleh should be held accountable'

Thousands of people in Yemen are calling for President Ali Abdullah Saleh's trial despite a deal that has been reached to end his 32-year reign.

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:15:06 GMT

Four killed in new Syria unrest

At least four people have reportedly died in a Mediterranean coast town in Syria as the country continues to grapple with unrest.

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:22:38 GMT

'Saudi Arabia calling shots in Yemen'

Saudi Arabia is dictating the terms of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh's departure amid ongoing nationwide protests demanding his ouster, says a political observer.

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:38:07 GMT

Yemenis demand Saleh's abrupt ouster

Yemeni protesters have demanded the immediate ouster of embattled President Ali Abdullah Saleh, rejecting a plan by Persian Gulf Arab states to allow Saleh to leave office in 30 days.

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:23:09 GMT

Five security forces killed in Syria

Five Syrian security forces have reportedly been killed in an attack by an 'armed criminal group' on a security checkpoint in the southwestern governorate of Daraa.

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:35:00 GMT

Saleh will step down, Yemeni govt. says

Yemen's ruling General People's Congress (GPC) has finally accepted a proposal by mediators from Arab states of the Persian Gulf that calls for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down.

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:17:22 GMT

Two Syrian lawmakers resign

Two Syrian lawmakers have reportedly resigned from their posts in parliament in protest at the deadly unrest across the country.

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:09:39 GMT

More Yemeni troops join protesters

More Yemeni soldiers have reportedly joined the camp of anti-government protesters, despite the possibility of being arrested by the regime.

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:27:47 GMT

Snipers, attackers kill five across Syria

At least five people have been killed across Syria during attacks on the crowds heading to bury the victims of the recent unrest in the country.

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:39:55 GMT

Yemen businesses close against Saleh

Shops and businesses have shut down across Yemen in protest against the rule of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:34:01 GMT

Yemenis hold major anti-govt. demos

Hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters have held demonstrations in various parts of Yemen to demand an end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh's long rule.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:15:24 GMT

Syria death toll rises to 75

The death toll from unrest in Syria has risen to at least 75 for the day, making Friday the deadliest day since the pro-reform demonstrations began in mid-March.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:01:08 GMT

Omani protesters call for reform

Thousands of Omani protesters have reportedly taken to the streets in the southern port city of Salalah after the Friday Prayers to demand political reforms.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:17:53 GMT

Yemen arrests defectors to opposition

Authorities in Yemen have arrested several military officers for joining the anti-government campaign, which is calling for President Ali Abdullah Saleh's ouster.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:58:45 GMT

Syria protests leave 38 dead

At least 38 Syrian protesters have been killed and many others have been wounded during mass demonstrations across the country, witnesses say.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:03:15 GMT

Fresh anti-govt. protests held in Yemen

Thousands of Yemeni protesters have staged mass protests, dubbed "The Last Chance Friday," demanding the departure of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:55:34 GMT

Yemenis renew call on Saleh to resign

Tens of thousands of Yemeni protesters demanding democratic reforms spilled out into the streets of the capital and insisted President Ali Abdullah Saleh step down after 32 years in power.

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:55:06 GMT

Yemen's Saleh remains defiant

Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh has remained defiant against the Yemeni opposition's calls for his resignation, arguing that a power shift should only occur “based on the constitutional legitimacy.”

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:32:18 GMT

Yemen opp. urges more protests

Tens of thousands of protesters have again hit the streets across Yemen to urge President Ali Abullah Saleh to step down, calling for more protests despite crackdowns.

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:58:27 GMT

Yemen police kill 6, injure hundreds

Yemeni security forces have killed at least six anti-government protesters during fresh nationwide protests in the crisis-stricken country.

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:53:12 GMT

UNSC fails to agree on Yemen crisis

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has failed to reach consensus on a solution to the ongoing violence in Yemen, as the situation in the crisis-hit Middle Eastern country continues to deteriorate.

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:21:30 GMT

Four killed, hundreds injured in Yemen

Yemeni regime forces have killed at least four anti-government protesters during fresh nationwide rallies demanding President Ali Abdullah Saleh's resignation.

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:47:20 GMT

Syrian Colonel killed in central city

Armed "criminal groups" have shot Syrian Colonel Mohammad Abdo Khaddour dead in the central city of Homs, an official source says.

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:55:07 GMT

Syria abolishes 48-year emergency law

The Syrian government has lifted the 48-year state of emergency after one-month-long pro-reform demonstrations in the Arab country.

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:13:49 GMT

Armed criminal gangs kill 10 in Syria

At least ten people have been killed by armed “criminal gangs” as security forces tried to end a pro-reform sit-in in the central Syrian city of Homs.

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:30:23 GMT

One killed, dozens injured in Yemen

As violence and unrest continues to intensify in Yemen, a passerby has been killed and several others wounded in the city of Taizz after Yemeni police fired on anti-government protesters.

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:15:24 GMT

UNSC to review Yemen's unrest

As violence and continuing clashes claim more lives in Yemen, the UN Security Council has set plans to review developments in the volatile state on Tuesday.

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:08:21 GMT

New faction formed against Yemen pres.

Several senior Yemeni figures and lawmakers, including many members of the president's ruling party, have set up a new faction in support of the popular revolution against President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

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