On Egypt, Lewis said that the West frequently imposed its own ideas and understanding of democracy on the Muslim world although in Arab countries, the notion of democracy was understood in differently than in the West.

Top fashion designer John Galliano, already suspended from Dior for alleged anti-Semitic insults, faced fresh trouble Monday after a video emerged of him saying he loved Adolf Hitler.

Prime minister has yet to say whether or not he will cooperate with an upcoming Quartet meeting with Israeli, Palestinian officials, fearing Israel's participation could allow world to dictate peace-talks terms.

Hassan Mushaimaa of the opposition Haq movement arrives in capital Manama after receiving pardon from royal family.

Hundreds rally in Beirut against sectarian government, which demonstrators say is ''a dictatorial system.''

Powerful tribal leaders, including those of the Hashid and Baqil, pledge to join protesters against the government.

Protesters backed by rebel army troops capture Libyan city of Zawiya, 30 miles west of Tripoli; witness says seven people killed in latest clashes.

At least two people killed in industrial town of Sohar as police clash with anti-government demonstrators.

Nearly 100,000 people have fled violence in Libya in the past week, streaming into Tunisia and Egypt in a growing humanitarian crisis, the UN refugee agency said on Sunday.

Israeli President Shimon Peres, who was on an official visit to Spain this week to mark 25 years of diplomatic relations between Spain and Israel, enjoyed Thursday a friendly encounter with Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of the team.