Report: Gaddafi kills soldiers unwilling to shoot Libyan protesters [Video]

More than 230 people have been killed in clashes in Libya as anti-government protesters rallied in Tripoli’s streets, and tribal leaders spoke out against Gaddafi. Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi reportedly ordered the murder of his own soldiers, who were tied up & set on fire for refusing to kill their own people. Warning: The following video contains graphic images. Viewer discretion is advised. (more…)

Aoun is acting as if he is President and Prime Minister says Harb

Labor Minister Boutros Harb said in an interview published on Monday Free Patriotic Movement leader MP Michel Aoun “wants to name the ministers for the new cabinet. He rejects granting Suleiman [certain ministerial portfolios]. He is acting as if he is the one forming the cabinet. We have to remind [everyone] that Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and Suleiman are the ones forming the cabinet and not Aoun.” (more…)

Suleiman disappointed by U.S. veto to protect Israeli settlements

“Not issuing a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements is a negative step in the Middle East peace process,” President Michel Sleiman said on Monday according to a statement issued by his press office. (more…)

Mikati needs to step down or face international confrontation says Allouch

Future Movement official Mustafa Allouch said in an interview published on Monday that Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati is in a bad position because he was assigned to his post by Hezbollah.

“Mikati has two options: he can either be honest with himself, [step down and not] from a cabinet or he can form a unilateral cabinet that will lead the country into an inevitable confrontation with the UN Security Council and the international community,” Allouch told Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Anbaa. (more…)

Syrians protest in Lebanon, call for re-occupation by Syria [Photos]

Around 60 people gathered in front of the Syrian Embassy in Beirut, chanting the slogans: “we want to return to our country,” and, “with soul and blood, we sacrifice ourselves for you.”

The Lebanese army has cut off parts of Makdessi Street in Hamra leading up to the embassy. (more…)

Bahrain: Army guns down peaceful protesters [Video]

Bahrain’s army deliberately shoots and kills peaceful protesters with live ammunition.

Warning: The following videos contain graphic images. Viewer discretion is advised. (more…)

F1 season opening Bahrain GP may be scrapped over protests

Formula One’s season-opening grand prix in Bahrain could be in jeopardy as newly emboldened protesters in Manama call for the royal family to scrap what they see as a costly vanity project, though the race also is the Gulf island’s premier international event. (more…)

Libya jams satellites, impacts signal in Lebanon

Al Jazeera’s signal across the Middle East and North Africa was plagued by jamming on Sunday, the Arab satellite broadcaster said, and Lebanon said the electronic interference was coming from Libya.

In Beirut, Lebanese Telecommunications Minister Charbel Nahhas said the jamming “originated from Libyan territory” and it was also affecting Lebanese channels. (more…)

Aoun and Suleiman lock horns over Cabinet demands

President Michel Suleiman and Free Patriotic Movement leader Michel Aoun remain at odds on Sunday over the interior ministry portfolio and the Aoun’s insistence to name most of the Christian ministers. Other March 8 parties reportedly also oppose Aoun’s demand. (more…)

Victorious Egyptians rejoice with humor

Mubarak goes to heaven where he meets former Egyptian presidents Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar El-Sadat.

“What was the cause of your death, poison or assassination?” they ask Mubarak, who replies: “Facebook.” (more…)