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Two protesters killed trying to torch Baath party headquarters in Latakia; government building in Daraa also set on fire; watch footage of protesters destroying statue, posters of late Syrian president Hafez Assad.

The meeting was the first to involve Abbas in a year and had a relatively modest goal - to arrange a trip by Abbas to Hamas-ruled Gaza for more talks; he has not set foot in the territory since the Hamas takeover in 2007.

During visit to western Negev home damaged by Qassam rocket, Maj. Gen. Tal Russo says neither Hamas nor other militant groups have control of the Gaza Strip.

U.S. President Barack Obama says Saturday that Libya's air defenses have been disabled, calling on Libya leader Muammar Gadhafi to stop attacking civilians but still not demanding his ouster.

This was the first fatality in two months of demonstrations in Jordan, inspired by the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt; the government has blamed protests on Islamists, calling on religious groups to engage in dialogue.

At least 23 killed in 'Friday of Dignity' clashes with security forces; Syrian authorities attempt to placate the restless masses Friday, releasing 260 prisoners.

The tragic sweatshop blaze, many of whose victims were Jewish women, precipitated sweeping reforms in workplace safety.

Minister says that an agreement on the transition of power could be reached Saturday for President Saleh to cede power after 30 years.

People in zone 20-30 kilometers from plant encouraged to leave; more than 10,000 dead, 17,500 missing after quake, tsunami.