Japan The earthquake was measured at 5.1 on the Richter scale. According to the American geological survey the earthquake jolts were felt near the east bay area of Honshu. So far no causalities have been reported. Hundreds of aftershocks have rocked the ground and frayed nerves in the five weeks since Japan s massive earthquake and tsunami, forcing survivors to relive the terror almost daily.
Libya The United Nations called to stop the war in Libya and urged the belligerents to come to talks. The UN appealed for a ceasefire in the Libyan city of Misrata, saying at least 20 children had been killed in attacks by besieging government forces on rebel-held parts of the city. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) said that it would intensify its action against President Gaddafi’s forces by targeting Libya’s telecommunication system. Libya has allowed the United Nations to send humanitarian aid into the besieged city of Misrata. According to reports the situation in Libya is still tense as clashes between pro-Gaddafi forces and the rebels continue. In the past 24 hours more than 100 people have been killed in clashes. NATO forces carried out airstrikes in the city of Misrata and they also targeted the tanks of pro-Gaddafi forces in Tripoli and other cities. On the other hand, the United Nations called for a cease fire as the European Union readied to send their peacekeeping force in Libya.
Yemen Police shot dead two anti-government protesters, besides injuring at least 100 others in Yemen. The police opened fire on demonstrators, who were protesting against the government, in the capital city, Sana’a. Two protesters were killed while 100 others were injured in the incident. A police official said that the protesters had abducted 10 policemen amid the riots. The gulf states tried to convince President Abdullah and opposition to come to talks but the opposition refused proposal that a generated another mayhem in the sole democratic republic in Arabian peninsula.
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