Gulf protest echoes in slow Gulf reform push
In Riyadh a small rally of Saudi women demanded prisoner releases amid broader Gulf unrest sparked by Tunisia and Egypt. Activists urge jobs and accountability, with calls for protests in Bahrain and Kuwait. UAE considers reforms to its 40-member advisory panel as regional tensions rise.
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Toyota profit slips but full year outlook rises on Asia boom
Toyota Motor Corp reports a 39 percent drop in quarterly profit to 93.63 billion yen while lifting its full year targets as demand surges in Asia and other emerging markets. Full year vehicle sales guidance increases to 7.48 million with annual net profit forecast at 490 billion yen. The strong yen trims results, while U.S. recalls and image issues press on.
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Mubarak forms reform committees amid Egyptian protests
Cairo Egypt President Hosni Mubarak announced two committees to draft constitutional amendments and monitor reforms. Aimed at relaxing presidential eligibility and imposing term limits the move follows weeks of protests demanding Mubarak's resignation. The panels include senior judges and constitutional experts with a separate probe into clashes and detentions.
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