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Algerian police prevent pro-democracy rally
Fresh attempts to stage a protest rally in Algeria’s capital have been hampered by riot police. Demonstrators, led by Said Sadi, head of the opposition Rally for Culture and Democracy, were again prevented from gathering in Martyrs’ Square. This for the third consecutive Saturday. The crackdown in Algiers came despite the lifting of a 19-year-old state of emergency by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Thursday. While a concession to opposition groups, the move is unlikely to satisfy calls for more democratic freedoms. Copyright © 2011 euronews

European Citizens’ Initiative
The functioning of the European Citizens’ Initiative, introduced in the Lisbon Treaty, has now been defined. How will it work? Copyright © 2011 euronews

G20 reach compromise on economic indicators
G20 finance ministers have struck a compromise deal on indicators that can be used to deal with global economic imbalances. The French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, who chaired the talks in Paris, said debt, deficit, savings and investment, and trade and current accounts will be used as indicators: “For those of you that follow these things closely, as you can imagine the inclusion of exchange rates and monetary policy were the subject of prolonged debate.” China opposed attempts to use real effective exchange rates and currency reserves to measure imbalances and they were not mentioned in their own right. The G20 now moves on to plot the next stage of economic policy strategies in order to prevent a repeat of the 2008 global financial crisis. Copyright © 2011 euronews

Spain’s dole queues lengthen in February
The number of people out of work in Spain rose in February to its highest level in 15 years. An additional 68,260 people registering for unemployment benefits compared to January, the Labour Ministry in Madrid said. That brings the jobless total to 4.3 million, continuing the steady increase of the last few months. It means more than a fifth of Spain’s workforce is now out of work. The ministry does not give a percentage unemployment rate, but statistics institute data at the end of January showed 20.3 percent of the country’s workers without jobs. This week the EU said it was 20.4 percent. That is the highest unemployment rate in Europe, more than double the EU average of 9.9 percent. Worst effected in February was Spain’s services sector, which accounts for around 70 percent of the country’s economy. It lost 40,000 jobs. Copyright © 2011 euronews

European Citizens’ Initiative
The functioning of the European Citizens’ Initiative, introduced in the Lisbon Treaty, has now been defined. How will it work? Copyright © 2011 euronews

Cameron: UN resolution designed to ‘protect civilians’
British Prime Minister David Cameron has addressed parliament on the UN decision to back a no-fly zone over Libya, a decision tantamount to ordering military action against the regime of Muammer Gaddafi. Cameron told MPs: “The central purpose of this resolution is the end of violence, to protect civilians and allow the people of Libya to determine their own future, free from the brutality unleashed by the Gadaffi’s regime. READ – Libya: a timeline of international diplomacy He continued: “It was the people of Libya, through the transitional national council, who were the first to call for protection from air attack through a no-fly zone. More recently the Arab League made the same demand. Mr Speaker I would say this, it has been remarkable how Arab leaders have come forward and condemned the actions of Gadaffi’s government.” A spokesman for Cameron said later that a vote on Libya was expected in parliament on Monday but that Britain could act in Libya before then. Do you agree with the UN resolution authorising military action in Libya? A Javascript enabled browser that accepts cookies is required in order to participate in the poll. yes (52%)  no (45%)  i don't know (3%)  // pollTS[0]) { pollTS = cookie; cValid = true; }; }; warning.parentNode.removeChild(warning); if(cookie && cValid) { for(var i = 1; i < pollTS.length; i++) { votes += parseInt(pollTS[i], 10) || 0; }; var total = 0; for(var i = 1; i < pollTS.length; i++) { per = pollTS[i] > 0 ? Math.round(pollTS[i] / (votes / 100)) : 0; if(total + per > 100) { per = 100 - total; total = 100; } else { total += per; }; output[output.length] = '' + questions[i - 1] + ' (' + per + '%) '; }; pollHTML += "" + output.join("") + ""; }; if(!cookie) { pollHTML = ' yes no i don’t know'; }; if(pollHTML) { content.innerHTML = pollHTML; }; })();// ]]> Copyright © 2011 euronews

Strain starts to tell on Yemen
At least four protesters were killed in Yemen yesterday and violence continued overnight as anti-government crowds called for an end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s three decades in power. Protests spread beyond the capital Sanaa to Taiz, Ibb, Hodeidah and Baidah, although the demonstrators were in their hundreds and not the some 1,500 that marched in Sanaa and the some 3,000 that came out onto the streets in Aden in the south. The deaths were in Aden, but dozens of people were injured in trouble-spots across the country, and every protest was met with a counter-demonstration by government loyalists. After a month of protests, the already unsteady government looks shakier with marches now a daily event. Yemen’s ally, the USA, worries no institution, not even the army, is ready to take over should the government fall, and the country’s al-Qaeda branch could take advantage of the situation. Copyright © 2011 euronews

Large loss of life in Libyan city
Unconfirmed eyewitness reports from Benghazi in Libya say dozens of people have been shot dead during protests on Saturday, many killed by snipers who had holed up in a compound before opening fire on the crowds. At least 15 bodies were reported by one doctor coming into one Benghazi hospital, with hundreds more wounded. An Italian resident said the city was “out of control”, with local government offices and police stations burned down. The government is blaming this week’s rioting on a network of foreign Arabs it says it has captured, but few more details have emerged to back that claim. Western reporters are not allowed access to Libya, and the internet has been cut off since Friday. What is clear is that large parts of the east of the country have flared into revolt, especially Benghazi and in Al Bayda. Amnesty International says before Saturday’s incidents 84 people had died, but the trouble is not nationwide. In Tripoli Colonel Gaddafi’s son Saadi, who has been given command of Benghazi, led a rally in support of his father, who seems to be uncontested in the capital. Copyright © 2011 euronews

Malta at centre of operations in Libyan crisis
Over the last seven days at least 8,000 foreigners with more than 50 different nationalities between them have been evacuated from Libya and brought to the island of Malta. Whether it be by air or by sea, the country has welcomed them as part of a full scale international operation. The Maltese government has set up a command centre to manage the crisis. Malta’s Foreign Minister Tonio Borg said: “The more difficult areas are the oil fields in the desert, and I say this because there is not just one but there are a lot of installations if you look at a map. So those are more difficult to evacuate and we not have evacuated everyone.” Two more catamarans with more than 500 passengers on board are due to arrive later today. Malta’s Prime Minister Laurence Gonzi said a quick conclusion to the operation would be essential. “We are foreseeing a scenario where it will be absolutely vital for us to provide basic essential needs for the Libyan people in Libya.” The UK has not waited for Gaddafi to go. Once more its military planes flew into Libya without permission and picked up civilians from the desert oil fields. Copyright © 2011 euronews

Madrid hosts contemporary art fair
Contemporary art lovers should make a beeline for?�Spain for the 30th anniversary edition of?�ARCO, the?�Madrid International Contemporary Art Fair. ?�Nearly 200 galleries from more than 20 countries have?�provided?�pieces, ranging from the historical avant-garde to acclaimed recent works. Copyright © 2011 euronews

Coach passengers rights to increase
A new EU law on coach passengers’ rights will come into effect in 2013. The rules cover all long-distance scheduled passenger services, whether national or crossing borders. Compensation can be as much as half of the purchase price as well as a full refund of the ticket, if an operator cancels a service or somehow cannot honour the transport contract, after a departure is delayed by at least two hours. The law package includes the provision of information before and during a journey and the needs of people with disabilities or reduced mobility. A more than 90 minute delay will entitle passengers to snacks and refreshments. If a trip is interrupted forcing passengers to make an unforeseen extended pause part-way, the operator has to pay for hotel accommodations. The rules will not apply where natural disasters or unsafe weather causes problems; but the operator is liable in the case of death or injury from accident. Lost or damaged luggage entails compensation under the law as well. Copyright © 2011 euronews

Norway’s only marine reserve hit by oil spill
Authorities in Norway on Friday struggled to contain an oil spill after an Icelandic cargo ship ran aground in the country’s only marine reserve. Officials say the ship is leaking from both sides and some oil has already reached the shore. The Godafoss hit rocks on Thursday night near the Ytre Hvaler marine park as it travelled from Fredrikstad to the Swedish town of Helsingborg. The Norwegian Coastal Administration estimates the ship is carrying 800 tonnes of fuel. Floating barriers have been set up to try and stop the spill from spreading and anti-pollution vessels from Sweden and Norway have been sent to begin the clean-up operation. Copyright © 2011 euronews

Jordan
Protests, largely peaceful, began in January calling for political and economic reform amid high unemployment and a high cost of living. King Abdullah II, who has held power since 1999 has responded by replacing his cabinet and permitting public gatherings. He has demanded “real and fast” reforms and a clampdown on corruption in a bid to quell the protests. The new cabinet has promised to investigate clashes on Friday in Amman, in which several demonstrators were injured. Previously disparate opposition groups are beginning to unite their calls for more limits to the King’s powers and a constitutional monarchy. Population: 5.9 millionHuman Development Index1: 82ndUnemployment: 12.2% 1 HDI is calculated according to factors such as schooling, life expectancy and gross national income and is used by the UN’s Development Programme for its Human development reports. back to all countries Copyright © 2011 euronews

Dozens dead in Yemen protests
At least 30 people are believed to have been killed in Yemen after pro-government troops reportedly opened fire on protesters in the capital, Sanaa. According to witnesses, the shooting started after security forces tried to prevent anti-government worshippers from marching after prayers near the protest base at Sanaa University. Tens of thousands of Yemenis have gathered in the capital for competing prayers and protests. Yemen has been rocked by weeks of demonstrations that have undermined President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s grip on power. Saleh said after the clashes erupted that they were between citizens and protesters rather than security forces. He declared a state of emergency that forbids citizens carrying weapons, while expressing “sorrow” for the deaths. Several allies of the president have recently defected to the opposition, calling on him to step down immediately and criticising rampant corruption and soaring unemployment. Copyright © 2011 euronews

China blocks G20 moves on how to guage economic imbalances
China has blocked moves to use exchange rates and currency reserves in the criteria of how to measure global economic imbalances at the G20 meeting of finance minister in Paris. Still a partial accord was reached on how to gauge general economic well being. The United States and others accuse China of keeping the yuen artificially low to boost exports and accumulate massive foreign currency reserves. French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde chaired the meeting: “One day at a time means agreeing on the indicators first. The next step will be the guidelines and the following step will be the mutual assessment test, it is a question of being focussed, determined and respectful of other people’s views. That is what we have tried to do today and what we will try to do tomorrow.” China, the worlds second biggest economy, has long resisted Western pressure to substantially revalue its currency to help rebalance global growth. The G20 also moved to end speculation on food prices by banks, hedge and pension funds. Food prices are at “dangerous levels” according to the World Bank with close to 50 million people being shunted into poverty since last summer as a result. Copyright © 2011 euronews

As young as you feel on high-wire
In India, a 91-year-old dare-devil has proved that age is no obstacle, by crossing a 300 metre deep ravine on a high-wire in the western state of Maharashtra. Narajan Krishna Mahajan said he believes that if your attitude is strong, your body will also be strong. He said he did it to boost the morale of young people, and that he does not consider himself old. Copyright © 2011 euronews

Ariane mission passes weight-and-date milestone
The 200th Ariane space mission is set to blast off from a base in French Guyana later. As well as being an anniversary flight, it will also be carrying the heaviest cargo ever sent into orbit by the European project. The Automated Transfer Vehicle will carry supplies to the International Space Station. An hour after launch and 260 kilometres up in space, the ATV2 will separate from its rocket booster and embark on an orbit at 7.6 kilometres a second. It will still take it eight days to reach the International Space Station. The remote link-up involves fitting the ATV2 into a 10 cm wide port on the ISS at a speed of 28,000 kilometres an hour. Copyright © 2011 euronews

Frankfurt gunman inspired by ‘radical Islam’
German police say a suspected gunman who shot dead two US airmen at Frankfurt Airport operated alone and was probably inspired by radical Islamist beliefs. Arid Uka, a 21-year-old postal worker of Kosovan origin, has allegedly confessed. Posts on his Facebook account are said to praise jihadists and denounce non-Muslims as infidels. Neighbours from his Frankfurt suburb said they were shocked. One woman said that he was often lone and did not have any friends on the estate. “Although there are some bad people here for the police to deal, he was not that type and was very withdrawn,” she said. Investigators believe the suspect was not part of a wider terror network and was radicalised on the Internet. Copyright © 2011 euronews

Enthusiastic welcome for former Haitian leader
The former president of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, has made a triumphant homecoming seven years after he was ousted from power. Thousands turned out to greet the man who is still widely revered in the poor Caribbean country. His return, two days before a crucial presidential election, came despite US objections. Copyright © 2011 euronews

Frattini denies Italian support for Libyan rebels
As the L?�byan crisis intensifies Europe is watching developments nervously. There are concerns over energy supplies and an influx of refugees from the conflict zone. Italy, the former colonial power in Libya, has a complex relationship with the country. The Italian foreign affairs minister, Franco Frattini, spoke to euronews about his concerns over the unfolding conflict. euronews: “Minister Frattini, Gaddafi says he will resist to the death, while over 1,000 Libyans are reported to have been killed by his mercenaries. Prime Minister Berlusconi has assumed an attitude of non-interference towards Gaddafi, but the Libyan dictator says that Italy has interfered by providing weapons to the demonstrators.” Frattini: “That is not true, we have not given weapons to the demonstrators or the rebels. We did not give weapons to anyone in Libya. It is also not true that Italy has not taken a position against Libya. We have take the same position as the EU and the rest of the international community, which is strong condemnation of the bloodshed and a demand for the immediate cessation of violence.” euronews: “Do you thing Gaddafi is trying to hold on to power by using the rhetoric of the past to get his people angry, calling for revenge for Italian colonialism, or even worse using blackmail, threatening a devastating invasion of migration to Italy and Europe? Frattini: “We reject any legacy of a colonial past that has hurt the Libyan people, but to once again accuse Italy and the United States of interfering in Libya’s affairs is false, not true. We will continue to work with the international community to ensure that the violence ceases immediately.” euronews: “No one wants to lose the profitable business Italian firms get from Libya, but at this point would be it not be better to tear up the friendship pact between Italy and Gaddafi?” Frattini: “The signature of this friendship is an agreement that has resulted in a treaty, overwhelmingly approved by the Italian parliament and concerns the Italian national interest. We will see what happens in the future. I hope we can finally start a national dialogue and that the demands of the Libyan people are heard, that the violence will stop. This is what the international community calls for and Italy is working on it.” euronews: “How is it possible that nobody anticipated this great revolution that, from Tunisia to Egypt to Libya and most likely also tomorrow to Algeria and Morocco, has inflamed the whole Mediterranean?” Frattini: “Until two months ago the Western world had settled for partnerships of convenience, stability and economic interests. Perhaps we underestimated the partnerships of coexistence, those based on common social visions. No-one could have predicted the rapidity of events. Events were so fast that no government could make provisions, not even the Italian one. Above all it was absolutely not expected by the analysts who have written rivers of ink about the Arab world. And this was just between the end of December and early January. They did not understand anything!” euronews: “Now what will happen over the next five years?” Frattini: “I do not know what to say, but it’s our duty to help this transition process without dictating policy to any of these countries. Only those unfamiliar with the Arab world could be so irresponsible as to believe that they would passively follow the directives coming from Rome or Brussels or Washington. They never follow that sort of lead! All the Mediterranean leaders, whom I know very well, recognise one Italian virtue: that of teaching others, by listening and then helping. This is the right way!” euronews: “It is now certain that there will quickly be an exodus of biblical proportions from North Africa. Northern League leader Umberto Bossi says that Italy must tell France and Germany to take the refugees: it’s clearly a provocation but if Italy and Lampedusa island are the frontline, where is the EU?” Frattini: “Unfortunately, there were vague and inconsistent answers from Brussels. We strongly urge Europe to intervene quickly because the matter is not Italian or Sicilian, but it concerns the entire European Union. If there are 200,000 or 300,000 desperate people who head north, Italy alone could never take them. All EU countries should take on this issue. Otherwise it is simple: the crisis could undermine the principle of solidarity which is one of the pillars upon which Europe was founded in 1957. It would be a pickaxe blow into a fundamental requirement of Europe. We Italians are working to avoid this, and ensure there is a global European response to this emergency.” euronews: “You have been vice president of the European Commission. Do you think that Brussels’ attitude towards Italy is the result of a strong reluctance by the European Commission to deal with a government whose prime minister will be on trial next April?” Frattini: “The European Union doesn’t usually take this sort of thing into consideration. These are the considerations of Italian domestic politics. We think and believe that the Italian government has every right, is legitimate, and has a parliamentary majority that allows us to move forward.” euronews: “Honestly, haven’t you been embarrassed to read for months, on the front pages of the world’s newspapers, transcripts of Berlusconi’s sexual shenanigans?” Frattini: “I have told many of my fellow ministers who read that this is probably the result of massive leaks, which in other countries are punished harshly. In Italy the invasion of privacy is permitted, tolerated and substantially encouraged. In most Western countries all this is punished. And that’s what I explained to my European colleagues.” Copyright © 2011 euronews