Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Tuesday, 8 March 2011


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March 08, 2011

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Libyan Opposition Claims It Rejected Talks with Gadhafi

But media reports say government denies reaching out to rebels
Anti-Gadhafi rebels prepare anti-aircraft ammunition in Ras Lanouf, eastern Libya, March 8, 2011

World Bodies Consider Reaction to Libyan Crisis

Two members of Libya's opposition national council hold European parliament briefing on turmoil
Anti-Gaddafi rebels survey the damage after an airstrike near the eastern city of Ras Lanuf, March 8, 2011

Prisoners Stage Anti-Government Protests in Yemen

At least one person killed and about 60 wounded in clashes
Anti-government protesters wave the national flag and chant slogans during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, Sana'a, March 8, 2011

Gates: Afghan Gains 'Fragile and Reversible'

US defense secretary says coming months will provide a key test of recent gains made by US and Afghan forces
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks to US Marines during his visit to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment at Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam in Afghanistan's Helmand province, March 8, 2011

Assertive China Plays Down Sea Disputes

Foreign Ministry says country seeks to solve disputes by engaging in friendly consultation with other countries
map - South China Sea - Nations

Britain Defends Attempt to Make Contact With Libyan Rebels

Mission was intended to reach out to anti-Gadhafi forces in Benghazi, but rebels instructed delegation to leave Libya
Evacuees from Libya disembark from Royal Navy frigate HMS Cumberland in Valletta harbor, February 28, 2011

Activists Warn of Rights Abuse Upsurge in Zimbabwe

Human Rights Watch says political violence threatens reconciliation, will make it impossible to hold free, fair elections due next year
A group of more than 80 Movement for Democratic Change supporters take refuge at the party's headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe, after they were attacked in their homes by suspected ZANU-PF party supporters in Harare and other parts of the country, February

Multiple Problems Delay Benin Vote Again

Presidential poll postponed for second time this year, as electoral commission works to add people to its electronic voters list
Election workers prepare electoral cards for the Benin's Presidential election in Yenawa, eastern Cotonou on March 2, 2011

Chechnya's President Says Insurgency Dying Down

Ramzan Kadyrov believes capital safe enough to invite 50 foreign correspondents for news conference, exhibition football match
Chechnya regional leader Ramzan Kadyrov speaks during a news conference in Grozny, March 7, 2011

Bangladeshi Micro Banker Faces Another Setback

High Court upholds sacking of Muhammad Yunus
Bangladeshi Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus arrives in court for a hearing in Dhaka March 7, 2011

Obama Approves Resumption of Guantanamo Bay Military Trials

Decision ends a two-year ban on military trials of detainees at facility
A guard tower in front of the detention facility on Guantanamo Bay US Naval Base in Cuba (File photo)
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