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Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has announced she will ask for the dissolution of the Thai Parliament amid a widespread anti-government protests that could turn violent as thousand of protesters threaten to take over vital government facilities.

Cairo - After a heavy-handed operation against pro-Morsi supporters that killed hundreds of people, Egypt has declared a month-long state of emergency, according to reports.

Benghazi - Supporters and troops of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi had gained another victory after recapturing the oil-rich town of Brega located on the eastern region of Libya on Sunday.

Tripoli - Fierce battle between pro- and anti-Gaddafi groups raged on Wednesday as forces loyal to the Libyan leader gained control of two strategic towns northwest of the country.

Sohar - Protestors took to the streets on what is the third consecutive day of anti-government protests in Oman on Monday as they continue to clamor for political reform, an end to corruption and an increase in employment opportunities in the country.

New York - A decline in oil production in Libya as a result of the escalating violence has caused oil prices to reach their highest level since 2008 and experts say national and global economic recoveries could be in jeopardy if protests spread through the region.

San'ah - Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets as protestors and supporters of the current government held a "Day of Rage" rally on Thursday following President Ali Abdullah Saleh's promise not to run for re-election in 2013.