Two story items from the revolutionary region:
Libyan TV presenter brandishes gun on air
A presenter on Libyan television has grabbed a gun from under his desk during a programme.
He then pledged to sacrifice his last breath and last drop of blood for leader Colonel Gaddafi.
Britain condemns Syrian violence
Britain has condemned the latest violence in Syria which has reportedly seen dozens of anti-government demonstrators shot dead by the security forces.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that he was "deeply concerned" by the use of force in the city of Deraa which has emerged as the centre of the protest movement.
"I condemn the violence that has resulted in a large number of deaths in Deraa. All Syrians have a right to express their views peacefully.
"I call for restraint on all sides but in particular from the Syrian security forces. Violence is never the right answer to these situations."
Mr Burt noted that one of President Bashar Assad's advisers had said that the government was looking for political reform.
"I call on the Syrian government to implement these proposals without delay and to engage peacefully on the legitimate demands of the Syrian people, who will be looking for action to back up such statements," he said.
