Protesters Resist After Forces Open Fire in Tripoli

. American Ferry From Libya Arrives in Malta By RACHEL DONADIO and J. DAVID GOODMAN Operations to evacuate foreigners from Libya continued Friday, while European officials were looking at how to handle the challenge of a potential influx of refugees. Canadian Rescue Plane Leaves Tripoli Empty By IAN AUSTEN The aircraft managed to land at the Libyan capital's chaotic airport on Friday morning, but left after its crew was unable to find any Canadians to evacuate. Hundreds of Thousands Protest Across Mideast By SHARON OTTERMAN and J. DAVID GOODMAN Protesters in Iraq, Yemen, Bahrain and Egypt demanded accountability from their leaders. • NYTimes.com Home Page »

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