Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Defiant Gaddafi confined to Tripoli Libyan leader continues to blame foreigners and al-Qaeda for the unrest that is threatening his 41-year rule. Last Modified: 27 Feb 2011 23:54 GMT Africa Read More

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Defiant Gaddafi confined to Tripoli

Live Blog - Libya Feb 28

Libya protesters control Zawiyah

Libya opposition launches council

UN slaps sanctions on Libyan regime

Tunisia PM announces resignation Mohammed Ghannouchi says he will step down following deaths during anti-government protests. Last Modified: 27 Feb 2011 18:38 GMT

French foreign minister resigns Announcement follows weeks of criticism over Michele Alliot-Marie's links to Tunisia's former leadership. Last Modified: 27 Feb 2011 17:23 GMT

Deaths in Oman protests At least two people killed in industrial town of Sohar as police clash with anti-government demonstrators. Last Modified: 27 Feb 2011 14:41 GMT

Amr Moussa to contest Egyptian poll Chief of the Arab League and former Mubarak-era minister confirms that he will run in upcoming presidential election. Last Modified: 27 Feb 2011 22:52 GMT

In Video

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  A glimpse into Gaddafi's palace

  Libyan leader's palace outside al-Baida is not just luxurious, but a bunker designed to withstand a nuclear attack.
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  'Security forces driven out of Misurata'

  Reports from Libya's third largest city suggest it is now in hands of opposition.
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  Yemen tribal figure joins protests

  Hussein Abdallah al Ahmar sides with anti-government protesters amid rising tensions.
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  Uprising ruins Egypt's tourism

  Crippled by the revolt that ousted Mubarak, Egypt's tourism industry is scrambling to regain momentum.