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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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