Malaysia passes ban on street protests
Activist lawyers decry new law they say imposes tougher restrictions and penalties for demonstrators. Malaysia’s lower house of parliament has approved a ban a on street protests after opposition legislators boycotted the vote and activists criticised the ban as repressive and a threat to freedom of public assembly. The law is expected to be enforced after parliament’s upper house, also dominated
Israel hits ‘rocket sites’
Israeli officials say rockets fired from southern Lebanon hit northern Israel, no casualties reported [Al Jazeera] Israel has fired several missiles into the southern Lebanese town of Ayta Shaab, in response to the shooting of Katyusha rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel, according to the Lebanese National News Agency. The NNA said the Israeli rockets caused material damage only when they la
Military ruler warns crisis must end
There were logistical problems at polling stations, with claims of judges not turning up at the correct place [Reuters] Egyptians have started casting their ballots in the first parliamentary elections since former president Hosni Mubarak was toppled in a popular uprising earlier this year. Long queues were seen outside many polling stations amid tight security arrangements as voters flocked to th
Arab League accepts sanctions
Arab finance ministers approve a draft plan for sanctions against Syria in an attempt to end the country’s violence. Finance ministers from the Arab League have agreed on a draft plan for a package of economic sanctions against Syria, including the suspension of commercial flights to the country and dealings with the central bank. The decision came after a meeting of the league’s economic and soci
Iraq hit by series of fatal bombings - Middle East - Al Jazeera English
At least 15 killed and 20 others wounded in explosions in Baghdad and near Abu Ghraib, according to Iraqi officials. A roadside bombing near the central town of Abu Ghraib and several explosions in the centre of Baghdad have killed at least 15 people and wounded 20 others, according to Iraqi officials. At least eight people were killed and 13 injured on Saturday after a minibus transporting constr
Egypt activists step up pressure on military | 2011112532752717345.html#.Ts9bB7ecHv0.hatena
Thousands camp out in Tahrir Square amid calls for another mass protest as military rulers move to form new cabinet. Cairo, Egypt – Demonstrators demanding an immediate end to military rule in Egypt are gearing up for another mass rally in the shadow of a fragile truce between protesters and security forces in the capital. Large crowds gathered in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday, after activists c
Saleh signs power deal
Yemenis express mixed reactions in response to Saleh signing Gulf initiative to begin transfer of power. Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has signed a deal to hand over his powers under an agreement brokered by the Gulf Co-operation Council. The deal signed on Wednesday, will see Saleh leave office in 30 days, making way for Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi, the Yemeni vice-president, to negotiate a power
Cairo clashes cast doubts over Egypt vote
Tahrir Square protest continues to grow after two days of fighting with security forces left at least 22 people dead. Protesters calling for Egypt’s military to hand over power have beaten back a new raid by security forces to evict them from Cairo’s Tahrir Square after more than 48 hours of violence in the heart of the Egyptian capital. Security forces fired tear gas and attacked a makeshift fiel
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