Libya and Middle East Uprisings
Follow Reuters' coverage as a wave of unrest grips the Middle East and northern Africa
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60 hurt in Bahrain after security forces fire on protesters www.reuters.com -
Bahrain crown prince calls for dialogue: TV www.reuters.com -
Thousands join funerals after Bahrain killings www.reuters.com -
Obama is "concerned" by Bahrain, Libya, Yemen violence www.reuters.com -

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U.N.'s Navi Pillay condemns the repression in Libya and Bahrain www.reuters.com -

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What comes next in Bahrain upheaval? www.reuters.com -
Salmaniyah Hospital: 66 injured, 4 serious. 1 prob won't make it.by miguelmarquez via twitter 2/18/2011 8:18:33 PM -
Just spoke to a 53-year-old man in Benghazi. Situation peaceful for now. Around 20,000 in near courthouse, camping out. 3 tanks. #feb27by evanchill via twitter 2/18/2011 8:26:04 PM -
U.S. appeals to Bahrain to exercise restraint www.reuters.com -
Developments in #Libya tonight. Al Jaz Arabic taken off air. Electricity cut in the coastal area of Benghazi, 4 tanks outside court house.by WilliamsJon via twitter 2/18/2011 8:48:14 PM -

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Goodness --I just read tweets suggesting that I've been shot in the neck here in #Bahrain. I can confirm that I am fine.by Nicholas Kristof via twitter 2/18/2011 10:54:15 PM -

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The White House says President Obama, in a conversation with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa this evening, condemned the recent violence in that country and urged the government of Bahrain to show restrain. www.reuters.com -
In an attempt to resolve the crisis that has already killed four and wounded hundreds, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa is offering a national dialogue "with all parties." www.reuters.com -

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Human Rights Watch is saying that dozens more people have been killed in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Friday, after security forces opened fire on protesters. www.reuters.com -
Huge thanks to my #Bahrain followers who helped me cover the shootings yesterday and transport me around! Shokran Jazeelan!by Nicholas Kristof via twitter 2/19/2011 7:22:28 AM -

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300 people in Oman take part in a peaceful protest to demand political reform and better pay. www.reuters.com -
The backdrop for #Bahrain brutality is #Saudi backing for it. Saudi fears Shia unrest spilling into its eastern province.by Nicholas Kristof via twitter 2/19/2011 8:26:27 AM -
#Bahrain Pearl Roundabout quiet now, still with lots of tanks. Mixed accounts of whether protesters will march on it today.by Nicholas Kristof via twitter 2/19/2011 9:18:07 AM -
If they do march, I'd bet troops will open fire again. For a ruler, killing protesters is like a drug; it's addictive.by Nicholas Kristof via twitter 2/19/2011 9:22:05 AM -
I hear members of the #Bahrain royal family are circulating a petition complaining about my columns. Haven't seen it yet.by Nicholas Kristof via twitter 2/19/2011 9:38:55 AM -
Quite a few tanks have pulled out of #Bahrain Pearl Roundabout over last hour. I count 11 tanks/apc's left. Not sure what this means.by Nicholas Kristof via twitter 2/19/2011 9:45:53 AM -
Ah, here's the #Bahrain petition against me: www.petitionspot.comby Nicholas Kristof via twitter 2/19/2011 9:54:05 AM -
Police in Algeria, a major oil and gas exporter, use batons to break up a crowd of about 50 opposition supporters. www.reuters.com -

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Military vehicles continuing to leave Pearl Roundabout. I see only 1 APC left, no tanks. Police vehicles remain.by Nicholas Kristof via twitter 2/19/2011 10:14:50 AM -

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