NATO widens Libya pressure amid growing questions on goal
NATO expanded airstrikes and sea patrols against Libyan targets in a bid to pressure Muammar Gaddafi's regime amid fuel shortages and public anger. Attacks hit command centers near Sebha and Sirte with several missile launchers and naval vessels damaged near Misrata and Zintan as journalists faced an unplanned attack in Zawiya.
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Saudi woman detained for defying driving ban
Saudi activist Manal al Sherif and several women posted videos showing women driving as part of a campaign to lift the ban. Security police detained al Sherif after she test drove in Khobar and posted the experience online. The group urged authorities to allow women to drive for emergencies and daily needs.
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Death toll in Syria passes 900 amid funeral crackdowns
Beirutee Syria security forces opened fire on a funeral for slain anti-government protesters amid the two month uprising. The death toll surpasses 900, marking one of the Arab Spring’s deadliest days as protests persist despite international sanctions and condemnations. The tally, based on rights groups, highlights the regime’s ongoing crackdown and the difficulty in verifying casualty figures.
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