Rival Yemeni protesters take to streets
SANAA (Reuters) - Thousands of rival demonstrators gathered in different areas of the Yemeni city of Taiz Friday in a contest between supporters of President Ali Abdullah Saleh and those demanding an end to his 32 years in power.
Libyans bury dead after clashes
Funerals for those killed, expected in both Benghazi and Al Bayda, could act as a catalyst for more protests. Libya is set for renewed displays of public anger towards their governments, as protesters bury people killed in recent clashes.
More protests break out in several areas in Bahrain
"With our souls, with our blood, we sacrifice ourselves for the martyrs," some chanted.
Many in the crowd carried black flags or Bahraini flags, and some referred to security forces involved in the crackdown as "criminals."
Protesters began to gather in several areas of Bahrain Friday morning, a day after a violent police and military crackdown left four dead and scores wounded.
Thousands rally for funerals in Bahrain
At least four people were killed and hundreds injured when security forces cleared demonstrators from Pearl Square earlier. Mourners waved banners and shouted slogans against the Government, the BBC reports. Some said they were ready to die for change.
Tanks protect Bahraini capital as protests spread
"all we want is freedom - revolution until we get it" could be heard during the funerals.
One opposition leader said: "We have to continue peaceful protests...we want to change the whole regime."
Protester killed in new Yemen demo
Protesters in Yemen's southern port city of Aden have set fire to the municipal building and a demonstrator has been killed, witnesses said, as protests stretch into an eighth day.
Hundreds of protesters also demonstrated in the country's second largest city, Taiz, demanding the removal of the president Ali Abdullah Saleh, a key US ally in battling al Qaida.
A call spread by Facebook and Twitter is urging Yemenis to join a series of "One Million People" rallies on a so-called "Friday of Rage" in all Yemeni cities.
SANAA (Reuters) - Thousands of rival demonstrators gathered in different areas of the Yemeni city of Taiz Friday in a contest between supporters of President Ali Abdullah Saleh and those demanding an end to his 32 years in power.
Libyans bury dead after clashes
Funerals for those killed, expected in both Benghazi and Al Bayda, could act as a catalyst for more protests. Libya is set for renewed displays of public anger towards their governments, as protesters bury people killed in recent clashes.
More protests break out in several areas in Bahrain
"With our souls, with our blood, we sacrifice ourselves for the martyrs," some chanted.
Many in the crowd carried black flags or Bahraini flags, and some referred to security forces involved in the crackdown as "criminals."
Protesters began to gather in several areas of Bahrain Friday morning, a day after a violent police and military crackdown left four dead and scores wounded.
Thousands rally for funerals in Bahrain
At least four people were killed and hundreds injured when security forces cleared demonstrators from Pearl Square earlier. Mourners waved banners and shouted slogans against the Government, the BBC reports. Some said they were ready to die for change.
Tanks protect Bahraini capital as protests spread
"all we want is freedom - revolution until we get it" could be heard during the funerals.
One opposition leader said: "We have to continue peaceful protests...we want to change the whole regime."
Protester killed in new Yemen demo
Protesters in Yemen's southern port city of Aden have set fire to the municipal building and a demonstrator has been killed, witnesses said, as protests stretch into an eighth day.
Hundreds of protesters also demonstrated in the country's second largest city, Taiz, demanding the removal of the president Ali Abdullah Saleh, a key US ally in battling al Qaida.
A call spread by Facebook and Twitter is urging Yemenis to join a series of "One Million People" rallies on a so-called "Friday of Rage" in all Yemeni cities.
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