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EU bans import of Syrian oil
BEIRUT: The European Union banned oil imports from Syria on Friday. Damascus gets about 28 per cent of its revenue from the oil trade. Meanwhile,President Bashar Assads assault on protests continued,killing at least 13 people,activists said.
Libyan rebels push closer toward Sirte
TRIPOLI: Rebel forces are advancing toward Gaddafis hometown Sirte despite the extension of a deadline for surrender,rebel officials said Friday,as a UN official warned that Libya faces critical but short-term shortages of drinking water,food and other supplies.
Teen killed in Tunisia violence
TUNIS: Tunisias state news agency,TAP said on Friday that a 17-year-old girl died and four people were injured during a melee between police and marauding youths,a sign of continuing instability in the nation.
