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Baby born as cyclone Yasi batters AustraliaTelegraph.co.ukAkiko Pruss shows off her newborn daughter, born in an evactuation centre as Cyclone Yasi battered Queensland. Akiko Pruss gave birth to a baby girl in Redlynch State College's first aid room after she was was evacuated to there when the …Sugar Falls on Lower-Than-Estimated Damage From Cyclone [...]
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Egypt's prime minister apologizes and vows probe into violenceCNN InternationalBy the CNN Wire Staff Cairo, Egypt (CNN) — Egypt's new prime minister apologized repeatedly Thursday for the previous day's "catastrophe" in Cairo, blaming infiltrators and a "complete disappearance" of police for the human toll. …Violence in Egypt as Cairo protesters expand battlegroundLos Angeles TimesMubarak's son [...]
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Factbox: Groups challenging Yemen's governmentReutersSANAA (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Yemenis held street protests for and against the government Thursday during an opposition-led "Day of Rage" after President Ali Abdullah Saleh offered to step down in 2013. If Saleh fails to follow through on a …Anti-government rallies in Yemen stay calmWashington PostYemen's 'Day of [...]
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Anti-Mubarak protesters hit backBBC NewsEgyptian anti-government protesters have fought back against supporters of President Hosni Mubarak, pushing them out of some streets near Cairo's Tahrir Square which they controlled. Stones were thrown on both sides, and some gunshots have been heard. …State TV says Mubarak's son won't run for the presidencyUSA TodayMedia in the line [...]
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Anti-government rallies in Yemen stay calmWashington PostAli Abdullah Saleh has told parliament he will not seek another term in office or hand power to his son, an apparent reaction to protests in his own country that have been inspired by the turmoil in Egypt. By Sudarsan Raghavan SANAA, Yemen – Tens of …Yemenis square off [...]
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Egypt's army separates battling demonstratorsLos Angeles TimesA second day of clashes in Tahrir Square prompts decisive military action. The prime minister apologizes for the previous day's attacks, which left at least five dead. A demonstrator protects his head during clashes with Mubarak supporters. …Egypt's prime minister apologizes; military steps in between sidesCNN InternationalEgypt army moves [...]
The Guardian
Yemenis square off in rival 'Day of Rage' protestsReutersOpposition supporters shout slogans during an anti-government protest in Sanaa February 3, 2011. Tens of thousands of Yemenis squared off in street protests for and against the government on Thursday during an opposition-led ''Day of Rage'', …Tens of thousands stage rival rallies in YemenLos Angeles TimesYemen [...]
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Egypt's prime minister apologizes; military steps in between sidesCNN InternationalBy the CNN Wire Staff Cairo, Egypt (CNN) — Egypt's prime minister apologized Thursday for the violent attacks on protesters yesterday and said the country's president has asked him to investigate the security chaos. "This is a fatal error, …Mubarak Opponents Face Down Loyalists in Cairo [...]
Globe and Mail
Dueling Protests in Yemen Unfold PeacefullyNew York TimesSANA, YEMEN — Thousands of pro- and anti-government demonstrators held peaceful protests in this impoverished capital city on Thursday, playing out the themes which have rocked nations across the Arab world as some …Competing Protests Begin in Yemeni CapitalVoice of AmericaThousands of Yemeni protesters stage show [...]
Sydney Morning Herald
Egyptian Military Stands Between ProtestersVoice of AmericaEgyptian soldiers have taken positions between pro- and anti-government protesters in Egypt's capital, where gunfire erupted early Thursday after violent clashes between the two sides. Several tanks were stationed near Cairo's Tahrir Square, …Fresh violence feared in EgyptAljazeera.netMilitary steps in between Mubarak foes, supporters in CairoCNN InternationalEgypt [...]