Violent Protests In Syria, Bahrain, Yemen – And Now Jordan -- Christian Science Monitor
Roughly 100 people were injured in Amman protests as Jordan – perhaps emboldened by the lack of retribution suffered by other US allies – became the latest Arab country to crack down hard.
Jordan today became the latest Arab country to adopt violent repression as its response to protest – inspired, perhaps, by seeing similar tactic used by US allies like Bahrain and Yemen with little retribution from Washington.
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MIDDLE EAST
Unrest: Middle East and North Africa, country by country.
Troops open fire as protests explode across Syria. At least 30 people feared dead and many more injured as Syria explodes in violence. Damascus protesters seized, Deraa chants "freedom". Syrians hold demos as media banned from key city.C all for mass protests in Syria as human rights group claims 40 have been killed by government forces.
Man dies, 130 injured in Jordan clashes. Government backers, police attack Jordan protest.
Israel's Gaza border tense as violence escalates. Tensions rise in the Gaza Strip as Israeli leaders threaten major ground invasion. Israeli aircraft launch retaliatory attacks in Gaza as fears grow for peace deal.
Negotiations for Yemeni leader's exit hit snag. Yemen's president and top general 'close to agreeing peace'. Yemeni leader says he wants to go — but can't.
Bahraini activists prepare for Friday Day of Rage.
In Iraq, U.S. Special Forces gearing up to leave.
ASIA
Japan reactor core may be leaking radioactive material, official says. Dangerous breach suspected at Japanese nuke plant. Radiation fears mount again in Japan after plant workers injured. Three 'Fukushima Fifty' workers taken to hospital were exposed to radiation 10,000 times the safety maximum. Japan urges more evacuations as Prime Minister Kan addresses nation.
Japan earthquake: death toll passes 10,000.
Top commander looks ahead to talks with Taliban.
Starvation risk seen in Korea. Quarter of North Koreans starving, warns UN. North Korea's food stocks running dry, UN warns.
Gunmen kill 8 in attack on minibus in Pakistan.
Rise in Myanmar qauake toll feared.
Australia apologises to Afghanistan over racist remarks by soldiers .
AFRICA
Allies may arm Libyan rebels and deploy tank-killing warthogs. Libyan airspace 'under control,' with new strikes. West hits Libya forces as NATO sees 90-day campaign. West hits Libya forces as NATO sees 90-day campaign.
French fighter plane destroys first Libyan aircraft.
Congo releases group accused of gold smuggling.
Gates assures Egypt on sustained U.S. aid. Islamist group is rising force in a new Egypt.
Growing concern over Ivory Coast's humanitatrian crisis.
Senegal, AU to set up court to try Chad ex-leader.
EUROPE
New Basque party banned over links to ETA.
Portugal, Ireland woes dominate EU summit.
Europe sets out euro defences as Portugal fears rise.
Britain's £200bn time bomb of debt interest.
Portugal's debt rating cut as EU avoids bail-out talk.
A nation of dropouts shakes Europe.
AMERICAS
Canadian government falls, election set for May.
Obama to address nation on Monday about Libya.
Ouster of U.S. ambassador to Mexico continues to reverberate.
Mexico media agree drug war reporting guidelines.
Napolitano: Mexico violence hasn't spread to US.
Colombian military says 10 rebels killed.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda underwear bomber targeted Detroit because tickets were cheap.
Moroccan FM warns West that Al Qaeda could exploit ME.
Factbox: AQAP, Al Qaeda's Yemen-based wing.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
G.E. paid no taxes on $5.1 billion in profits.
Household wealth down 23% in 2 years - U.S. Fed.
Why isn't a further fall in US house prices troubling Wall Street?
Toyota to restart some auto production Monday.
Apple iPad 2 on sale in 25 countries.
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