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Breaking: Protestors take over Syrian Embassy
(TripoliPost)4 Feb, Tripoli- The Syrian protestors tried to break into the Syrian embassy in Tripoli early morning on Saturday. They broke the windows and climbed to the roof and managed to change the old flag with the new Free Syrian flag. The security guards then intervened and the protestors drove away. The guards then hoisted the old flag back.

Justice Ministry Starts Taking Over Prisons From Local Brigades
The ceremony to take over the prison of Ain Zara from the control of the local brigade took place on February 2. It was the first of its kind.

6th Passing out Parade of the National Guards
The 6th passing out parade of Libya's national guards took place in their headquarters in Tripoli. It was attended by the Minister of Religious Affairs Mr. Hamza Abu Fas, the leader of the Tripoli Military Council Mr. Abdul Hakeem Belhadj, Mr. Khaled Al Shareef, Commander of the National Guards and an interior ministry official.

UN: Somalia Out of Famine But Still Facing Food Crisis
A good harvest and food aid inflows have improved the situation in Somalia, the United Nations said as it declared that that the country is out of "famine" situation, while underlining need for more aid with 2.3 million people continuing to face food crisis.

Anger Boils Over Against Egypt Military Rulers as Another Death Reported
A second day of clashes with Egyptian police has left five more people dead after another night of violence as demonstrators in several cities took to the streets across the country to demand that the military rulers cede power.

Mexico Court Says Suspects Twice Tried to Rescue Gaddafi son, Saadi
Prosecutors in Mexico City said that as dictator Muammar Gaddafi's crumbled last year in Libya, there had been two plots to rescue his third son, Saadi, who is currently living in the Western African country of Niger, and take him to Mexico.

Syrian Dissidents Attack Country's Embassy in Cairo
Several Syrian dissidents stormed their country's embassy in Cairo on Saturday, ransacking the mission and setting fire to its ground floor, an embassy worker has been reported saying.

Dozens of Ben Ali Yachts, Shares, Cars Seized in Tunisian Capital
The authorities in the Tunisian capital, Tunis, Thursday seized dozens of yachts as well as cars, company shares and houses belonging to ousted leader Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and his family.

Egypt Bedouin Kidnappers Release Seized US Tourists
Two American female tourists and their Egyptian tour guide, who were captured by armed Egyptian Bedouins on the road to the historic monastery of St Catherine's in the Sinai peninsula on Friday, have been released unharmed after several hours and are back at their hotel in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Libya's Crude Bookings to Rise to 1 Million Bpd Next Week
Nine oil tankers have been booked so far to load about 1 million barrels a day of crude oil in Libya next week, according to data from Poten & Partners Inc.

Update: Death Toll After Protests in Egyptian Streets Rises to Three
The toll of victims resulting from protests that kicked off in the Egyptian streets after the football match in the Egyptian seaport city of Port Said between Al Masry and Al Ahly has risen to three, two in the port city of Suez after security forces used live rounds while defending a police station, and another in Cairo.

Two More Killed in Egypt Protests in Aftermath of Football Incidents
While protesters laid siege to Egypt's interior ministry on Friday, extending a rally against the military-led government into a second day in a show of anger triggered by the deaths of 74 people in the country's worst soccer disaster, in separate clashes in the city of Suez, two protesters were killed.

Israel's Frustration
An opinion piece written in a Jewish newspaper in the US suggested three possible options to ensure Israel’s security in the Middle East: attack Hamas and Hezbollah, attack Iran, and the most peculiar of the options, that US based Israeli Mossad agents assassinate President Obama.

Russia Holds Out Against UNSC Resolution Against Syria
Although softening up a bit, Russia is still holding on its pledge to veto any United Nations Security Council resolution that could open the door for international military intervention in Syria.

74 Killed In Egypt Violent Football Riots
At least 74 people, including one police officer, were killed and a thousand injured after supporters of the home team in the Egyptian seaside city of Port Said rushed the field Wednesday following their side, surprise victory over the country's top team, setting off clashes and a stampede as riot police seemingly stood by failing to intervene.
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74 Killed In Egypt Violent Football Riots
At least 74 people, including one police officer, were killed and a thousand injured after supporters of the home team in the Egyptian seaside city of Port Said rushed the field Wednesday following their side, surprise victory over the country's top team, setting off clashes and a stampede as riot police seemingly stood by failing to intervene.

Canadian Minister Encouraged by Very Productive Trip to Libya
Canada's international trade minister Ed Fast described as “very productive” a three-day visit to Libya aimed at promoting ties to Canadian businesses. He believes the Libyan government is very keen to create a business-friendly environment and that he was encouraged by what he saw during his trip.

 

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