Tripoli Fighting Continues

The fighting between rebels and forces loyal to Col. Gaddafi appears to be focused on the Abu Salim neighborhood.

The situation in Eastern Libya

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The revolt against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi began two weeks ago. It’s taken a different course from the uprisings that have sprung up in other parts of the Arab world. The main difference has been Gaddafi’s harsh response. He retains control around the capital but the crackdown doesn’t seem to be working in the eastern half of Libya. The BBC’s Kevin Connolly is in Benghazi. Download MP3
Mideast protests – country by country

Update from Tripoli

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Anchor Marco Werman updates the news from Libya with reporter Borzou Daragahi of the Los Angeles Times, in the Libyan capital Tripoli. Download MP3

Tunisia’s political progress

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Tunisia begins three days of mourning today to remember those killed in the recent uprising that led to the fall of President Ben Ali. A new, interim government is in place and held its first cabinet meeting. Earlier this week, members of the transitional government said political prisoners have been freed. Borzou Daragahi of the Los Angeles Times is in Tunis and speaks to anchor Marco Werman. Download MP3

Iranian musician

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Los Angeles Times correspondent Borzou Daragahi tells us about a music teacher in Iran whose blindness has given him and his students an opportunity they wouldn’t otherwise have under strict Islamic law.

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Just “hanging out” at IKEA in Beijing

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The Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA opened its Beijing store in 1999. A decade later, the store sees plenty of traffic. Thousands of Beijing residents come through the doors every day. It’s just that they’re not actually buying much of anything. Los Angeles Times Beijing Correspondent David Pierson tells us why IKEA is the hang-out of choice for many a Beijinger. Photo by David Pierson. >>> See more of David’s photos.

Lounging at IKEA in China

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Visitors to the IKEA store in Beijing, China treat the experience more like a vacation than a shopping trip. They dress up, have a meal, and spend the day relaxing. Anchor Katy Clark finds out why IKEA fans in China see the superstore as a getaway from LA Times reporter David Pierson.

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Iranian cleric issues threat to protesters

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Borzou Daragahi of the Los Angeles Times about the latest developments in Iran. A leading Iranian cleric today said opposition protesters were waging war against God and called on authorities to deal “severely and ruthlessly” with the leaders of the protests. Listen