Libyan rebel towns react with joy to UN vote
The UN Security Council vote authorising a no-fly zone, and “all necessary measures” to protect civilians, prompted thousands of Gaddafi opponents in Benghazi to take to the streets in celebration. There was little sign of fear of an imminent attack from government forces in the rebel stronghold. Crowds reportedly shouted “1-2-3, thank you Sarkozy” in recognition of the French president’s drive to impose a no-fly zone. Some waved Egyptian flags. The Libyan leader has accused rebels of having foreign backing. Read also – Pick of the Clicks: Libya looks to the skies for help His son Saif has suggested that only a minority of people in Benghazi are against his father. There was more joy in the eastern city of Tobruk, where fireworks lit the sky in response to the UN’s move. READ – Libya: a timeline of international diplomacy Copyright © 2011 euronews

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Shooting on Pearl Square during the night
Security forces shooting protestors while they are asleep on Pearl Square in Manama in Barhain.Video shot on February 17, 3:00 am by Hasan Copyright © 2011 euronews

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Tunisian PM resigns under pressure
The Tunisian Prime Minister has announced resignation following a series of street protests. Mohamed Ghannouchi said by stepping aside he will provide a better atmosphere for a new era. He added that he wants to prevent more victims in the country’s political unrest. Critics have accused Ghannouchi of being too close to the previous regime. That criticism turned to violent street protests in the centre of the capital Tunis on Friday and Saturday . Three people were killed as soldiers and riot police clashed with youths throwing stones. Security forces responded with tear gas, and shots were fired in the air as they tried to disperse the crowds. Many Tunisians have become frustrated with the slow pace of change since the last government was toppled a month ago. Copyright © 2011 euronews

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Merkel forced into cabinet reshuffle
Germany has a new defence minister after Angela Merkel was forced to reshuffle her cabinet. Thomas de Maiziere replaces Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, who resigned on Tuesday following a scandal over plagiarism. The shake up sees Hans-Peter Friedrich move to the interior ministry to fill De Maziere’s shoes. Copyright © 2011 euronews

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Palestinian new cabinet shake-up
Western-backed Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad is forming a new government to prepare for elections later this year. The complete reshuffle is being interpreted as an attempt by President Mahmoud Abbas to show he is open to change, against the backdrop of the political upheaval in Egypt and Tunisia. On Saturday, his Fatah administration said it would call legislative and presidential elections by September. One analyst, Hani Al Masri, said: “It is obvious that the Palestinian leadership is taking steps to soften the outcome of the revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia, with regard to the Palestinians. The new situation is completely different, and must be dealt with differently: the policies, methods and people.” The Hamas party rulers of the Gaza Strip (since 2007) say they will not take part in or recognise the ballot organised by the Palestinian Authority in charge of the West Bank. Abbas’s inability to negotiate an independent Palestinian state with Israel has further undermined his position. Copyright © 2011 euronews

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