China slams US 'drama for democracy'

Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said facts have repeatedly proven that the drama for democracy orchestrated by the United States is never a boon but a bane for the world.

Tunisia: Protests over moribund economy spread to a dozen cities | Arab Spring | Al Jazeera

More than 600 people were arrested after a third consecutive night of riots in several Tunisian cities and troops have been deployed in some regions, officials said.

NGOs urge Tunisian police to show restraint with anti-austerity protesters

A host of international NGOs on Friday issued statements urging Tunisian security forces to show restraint in the mass anti-austerity protests that continue packing the streets of downtown Tunis, amid additional concerns that press freedom was being stifled in the North African country.

Mubarak set free 6 years after he was ousted in "revolution"

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak was on Friday set free and left the military hospital where he had spent most of the last six years since the revolution that ousted him, his lawyer told EFE.

Egypt steps ups security for 2011 uprising anniversary

Streets and public squares of Cairo were calm on Wednesday -- which marked the sixth anniversary of Egypt’s January 25, 2011 uprising -- amid stepped-up security by the Egyptian authorities.

Protests mark Tunisian revolution's sixth anniversary

Several protests over jobs have been staged in several Tunisian towns and the presidential convoy was stoned by demonstrators, on the sixth anniversary of the north African country's revolution.

Libyan rebels seize offices of three major ministries in capital: Kaos Times

 Armed rebels on Thursday seized control of the offices of Libya's Justice, Defense, and Economy Ministries, according to several reports coming out of the country.

Arab Spring has cost region 6 percent of GDP: U.N. agency

The Arab Spring unrest of 2011 has cost the region's economies an estimated $614 billion of growth because of regime change, continuing conflict and falling oil prices, a United Nations agency said on Thursday.

Putin urges to stop blaming Russia for European refugee disaster

Russian President Vladimir Putin says accusations against Russia for allegedly contributing to the migration crisis in Europe are unsubstantiated.

Washington's Middle East mistakes result from disrespect for international law

 A Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has slammed the United States for disrespecting international law, which has led to "mistakes" by Washington in the Middle East and adjacent regions.

Libya announces formation of unity gov't

Sunday's proposal is the second of its kind by the council since Libya's rival parties agreed to form a unity government...

Egypt:Tight security, small protests dispersed, no violence so far on Jan uprising anniversary

Police dispersed a number of small anti-government marches that have taken place in parts of Egypt on Monday, the fifth anniversary of the 25 January revolution.

Italy Sends Fighter Aircraft to Birgi Base Amid Concerns Over Libya

Italy’s Defense Ministry has ordered the deployment of four AMX fighter aircraft and one Predator drone to its Birgi base near Trapani, Sicily, amid concerns over the situation in Libya, the General Staff said.

Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet wins 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

The Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet won the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "its decisive contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in Tunisia," the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced.