Battle rages for key Libyan city
Fierce fighting has rocked Libya's Zawiya, 50km (30 miles) west of Tripoli, as rebels repelled government efforts to retake the key city.
Ireland's main parties form new coalition government
Ireland's two largest parties agreed to form a new coalition government on March 6, clinching a quick deal that will allow it to press European leaders to ease the terms of the country's 85 billion euro EU/IMF bailout.
Saudi security forces to crack down on any unlawful protesters
Coming off two days of demonstrations, Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry warned on March 5 that it would crack down on protesters who continue to take their grievances to the streets.
Egypt to hold referendum on constitutional amendments on March 19
A popular referendum over the constitutional amendments has been decided on March 19, Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces said on Friday.
RoK hit by cyber attacks
The Republic of Korea (RoK) has been hit by a series of cyber attacks which have targeted some of the country's leading websites.
Plane crash kills four in southern Russia
At least four people died when an Antonov An-148 plane crashed during a test flight in southern Russia on Saturday, reported local media.
Timor Leste applies for ASEAN membership
Timor Leste has officially applied to become the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
China unveils five-year development blueprint as parliament starts annual session
China opened its annual parliamentary session on Saturday, unveiling a five-year development blueprint and striving to handle pressing economic issues including inflation.
Libyan rebels locked in battles
Libyan rebels have been locked in fierce battles with pro-Gaddafi forces on two fronts.
EU center-right leaders meet in Helsinki to prepare for Eurozone Summit
A special summit of the center-right EU leaders of the European People's Party (EPP) was held in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, on Friday evening, to prepare for the Eurozone Summit on March 11.