SEGMENT 1
Yemeni security forces fire on protestors in Taiz, killing 3
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Presenter, Female #1
In Yemen, three protestors were killed and 50 others were wounded by security forces dispersing protests with gunfire in the southern Yemeni city of Taiz.

Presenter, Male #1
In Ibb Province, hundreds of thousands protested demanding to depose the Yemeni president and try him and his relatives who direct the security institutions in the country.

Presenter, Female #1
On the other hand, the Yemeni opposition threatened to align with the protestors' demands in Change Square if President Saleh does not announce his approval of the Gulf initiative in the next 48 hours.

Reporter, Male #1
The Yemeni regime continues to use force to disperse protestors. Here in Taiz in southern Yemen, massive demonstrations took place demanding the president step down and be tried. Fatalities occurred and scores were wounded when the regime's forces used bullets and tear gas to disperse protestors who surrounded the Ministry of Education's building and demanded to postpone exams. A day prior to this, similar events took place which lead to casualties. It seems that the situation in Yemen suggests it has entered a new phase while President Saleh insists on not signing the Gulf initiative as the president of the republic. Meanwhile, there are talks that the Gulf mediator has proposed a revised version of the initiative in order to overcome the impasse. Leaked information indicated that President Saleh's name will be mentioned twice in the revised initiative: the first time as the president of the republic, and the second time as the chairman of the ruling General People's Congress Party. There has been no official announcement of the regime's stance on this revision. However, Yemen's caretaker Prime Minister Ali Mujawar began his visit to the Gulf countries. It is said that he is to explain the Yemeni regime's position on the initiative and request explanations of some of its articles. While the regime is still not clear about its stance on the initiative, the Yemeni opposition has been hearing the echoing shouts from the revolutionaries demanding the immediate departure and trial of President Saleh. The opposition had no alternative but a hurried announcement of its rejection to any revision of the Gulf initiative. The Joint Meeting Parties coalition wasted no time in warning the Gulf Cooperation Council of evasive maneuvers by President Saleh's regime that will lead to a dangerous deterioration of the situation. The Yemeni opposition appears to be fully aware of the risk it will face if it puts itself in a confrontation with the youths in Change Square, who threatened to advance towards the presidential palace. Therefore, the opposition took a step forward by giving President Saleh an ultimatum of 48 hours to announce his acceptance of the unrevised Gulf initiative. Otherwise, the opposition will align with the protestors' demands, which means leaving the Gulf initiative negotiations and returning to the squares to demand the departure and trial of the regime.

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SEGMENT 2
Syria broadens crackdown on anti-government protestors
BBC Arabic

Presenter, Male #1
Rights activists reported that the Syrian army besieged the city of Muadamia, west of the capital Damascus, and that there was gunfire. Eyewitnesses said that the city of Dir al-Zure in eastern Syria witnessed a night protest in which two people were killed.

Reporter, Female #1
These are the most recent protests in Muadamia before the Syrian army encircled the city, according to online reports. Activists said there was a column of black smoke, telecommunication and electricity were cut off, snipers were stationed on rooftops, wide-scale arrest operations were carried out, and gunfire was heard in the town of Dariya, near Muadamia. Eyewitnesses told Reuters that the city of Dir al-Zure saw a bloody night. The Syrian forces killed at least two protestors when they opened fire on the nightly protest in the eastern Syrian city, which has been witnessing protests since last Friday. The army has also been deployed in the coastal city of Banias for the past two days. The Syrian Human Rights Observatory said that house raids continued throughout night until morning, and that there was a broad arrest campaign in which over 300 people were arrested, including one of the city's elders, Sheikh al-Nasa Eroud. The scene in Homs has not changed: tanks, soldiers, arrests, and killings. According to Syrian authorities, a number of soldiers, including an officer, were killed by armed gangs. However, most of the people who were killed were civilians. Bullets traveled faster than the bus that carried Lebanese nationals from Syria back to their country. Ten people were killed by gunfire in Homs before they could reach their destination in the city of Idlib.

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SEGMENT 3
Thousands rally for reform in Morocco
Dubai TV, UAE

Presenter, Male # 1
In Morocco, thousands of people participated in a march in the city of Marrakesh in response to a call by the February 20th youth movement. They held banners demanding freedom and security and condemning corruption. In addition, protestors denounced terrorism and the attempt to obstruct the country's path toward development through bloody explosions. Our correspondent, Jalal al-Maghfi reports from Marrakesh.

Reporter, Male # 2
Only a cold fresh cup of orange juice can relieve the heat in Jemaa el-Fna Square. This orange is considered the symbol of the square, chosen by Moroccans and foreigners participating in the march against terrorism to encourage its continued sale in Jemaa el-Fna. In the same manner, protestors are insisting on attaining their demands.

Guest, Male # 3 (Younes Daudi, Barqa Movement Member)
We reject all forms of violence and terrorism, and all forms of these cowardly attempts that don't serve change and development, justice or democracy, or anything that moves the country forward.

Reporter, Male # 2
The intensity of chants condemning terrorism grew louder along with the chants for reform and change. Moroccans hurt by events following attacks similar to the Cafe Argana bombing don't want a repeat of the same scenario, characterized by human rights violations and a regression of freedoms.

Guest, Male # 4 (Nizzar Banamat, February 20 Movement Activist)
We condemn all forms of terrorism and criminal acts. However, we're also saying that the current anti-terror law is unfair and goes against all international human rights. We need to continue to reform and reject the use of security as a means to suppress public freedoms.

Reporter, Male # 2
The result of violent acts is grave, but could push Moroccans to unite in favor of civil change, the same way it is happening here in the city of Marrakesh. The march for reform will not end regardless of the shape or source of terrorism. This incident should not be used to violate human rights once again. These are the two most prominent messages sent by participants in the Marrakesh march against terror. Jalal al-Maghfi, Dubai TV, from the Jemaa el-Fna Square in the city of Marrakesh.

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SEGMENT 4
Heavy fighting erupts again in Misurata
Al-Alam, Iran

Presenter, Male # 1
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said the situation in Libya requires a political solution, indicating that the Libyan regime is now nearing complete isolation. Meanwhile, NATO warplanes raided sites between Zintan and the capital Tripoli. And while fighting was renewed in the suburbs of Misurata, calm was restored in the country's western cities.

Reporter, Male # 2
Once again, Misurata is at the forefront of the Libyan scene as battles between the revolutionaries and Gaddafi's battalions erupted in its suburbs. The fiercest battles took place near the airport and in the town of Burqaya. In the western part of the country, the battalions tried to advance in order to retake control of the three-month-long besieged city. The confrontations come after al-Gaddafi's battalions shelled a number of fuel depots in Misurata, considered to be an attempt to cripple the revolutionaries' movement and put pressure on their energy sources. The shelling was also an attempt to intensify the effect of the siege on residents before recapturing the city. To the west of Misurata, clashes that had lasted a few days between the two sides subsided, especially around Zintan, Nalut, and the Nafusa mountains. The revolutionaries, who are mostly controlling these cities, set up checkpoints there. Movement on the streets of a number of cities in the region was limited, while some residents were forced to leave their cities and head toward the Wazen crossing near the Tunisian border.

Guest, Male # 3
The situation is difficult. There is little fuel, food, medicine, and other necessities. They have imposed a siege on us.

Guest, Male # 4
The outlet toward Nalut and the Jabal al-Gharbi is really important for the revolutionaries.

Reporter, Male # 2
Not far from here, reports indicate limited confrontations took place near the region of Ghzaya, on the outskirts of the Nafusa mountains. NATO, which had significantly decreased its sorties in the last few days, once again raided sites near the city of Zintan, southwest of the capital Tripoli. The revolutionaries said the undetermined number of raids targeted the Libyan regime's weapons depots in the area. Witnesses from Tripoli spoke of loud explosions to the west of the capital after seeing NATO warplanes flying overhead.

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SEGMENT 5
Bahrain detains another human rights activist
Press TV, Iran

In Bahrain, the Saudi-backed regime has detained another human rights activist in the northern village of Barbar as brutal crackdown on the opposition continues. The arrest comes after regime thugs set the activist's house ablaze last week. The Bahraini regime has also charged 21 political activists with attempting to overthrow the ruling monarchy. Meanwhile, authorities have cut off electricity to the east Nile into Sitra, and troops surrounded several villages in the area.

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SEGMENT 6
Tunisia PM raises possibility of election delay
Press TV, Iran

Tunisia's prime minister suggested that elections scheduled for July could be delayed. He accepts the possibility of a delay because of what he calls technical reasons. Voters are slated to elect an assembly cast with drawing up a new constitution on the 24th of July. The interim government still has to set up a promised independent electoral body ahead of the ballot. The suggestion of a delay in the vote could stir up tension in the country, which is already in turmoil. Many Tunisians are skeptical about the interim administration's promises that it will work toward democracy.

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SEGMENT 7
Copts and Muslims denounce sectarian violence in Egypt
Nile TV, Egypt

Presenter, Female #1
Giza security agencies and Egyptian armed forces arrested 23 suspects in connection with the Imbaba riots. Among the detainees are the two main conspirators in the case. The Giza Investigative Department arrested Yasin Thabet, the husband of the woman responsible for sparking the riots. The Egyptian authorities also arrested the owner of a café near Mar Mina Church. Giza Security Chief Farouk Lashin turned the suspects over to state prosecutor's office for questioning. The Ministry of Health said that the death toll stands at 12. In addition, 240 people were injured in the clashes.

Presenter, Male #1
In a show of solidarity with the victims of Imbaba, hundreds of people staged a sit-in rally in front of the Maspiro television building. The protestors are calling for the trial of the suspects accused of sparking the riots. The Ministry of Health announced that 67 people were injured in the riots that broke out yesterday in front of the Maspiro building in the Tahrir area. The ministry added that most of the victims sustained light injuries, and were treated at the scene.

Reporter, Male #2
This is the second of such incidents in less than two months. Hundreds of Christian Copts staged an open sit-in rally in front of the Maspiro building. The protestors vowed to continue their sit-in until all of their demands are met, most notably the trial of all suspects involved in the attacks on the Mar Mina and the Virgin Mary Churches in Imbaba.

Guest, Male #3 (Christian protestor)
We are calling for the trial of all instigators. We are after the main conspirators who incited the suspects to burn the church and attack the Copts.

Guest, Male #4 (Muslim protestor)
The noble Azhar must reclaim its status as the minaret of Islam. It's not the rule of sheikhdom as claimed by the Salafis and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Guest, Male #5 (Copt)
Every now an then a new problem arises. Why is this happening to us? How long do we have to live like this? If it continues, Egypt will be ruined.

Guest, Female #2 (Muslim)
We launched this revolution for the sake of Egypt. There's no difference between Muslims and Christians. Religion is for God, and a country is for everyone.

Reporter, Male #2
Amid the relative calm and the renewed clashes, some irresponsible elements are trying to provoke members of the army and police forces, which were deployed in the area to help protect the television building as well as the safety of the sit-in groups. The authorities warned that anyone breaking the law will be punished. Sadly, the area in and around the Maspiro TV building is often turned into sit-in protest camps. This not only paralyzes traffic but also prevents others from using the area. After all, we are all Egyptians, Muslims, and Christians alike. In front of Maspiro, Sharif Radwan, Egyptian Satellite Television.

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SEGMENT 8
Hamas urges US and EU to support reconciliation deal with Fatah
IBA, Israel

Hamas leader Khalad Mashal is urging the US and the EU to support a reconciliation deal that ended a four-year rift with Fatah. Mashal told Reuters that the issue of Palestinian recognition of Israel could only be addressed after an independent state is set up in the West Bank in Gaza Strip. He said, "We are the one waiting for European and American reaction. The US and EU have boycotted Hamas, demanding that the terrorist organization first recognize Israel, renounce violence and accept interim peace agreements sign by the Palestinian Authority."

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SEGMENT 9
Power struggle in Iran
IBA, Israel

A power struggle in Iran threatens to shake the hardline Islamic republic to its foundations. Analysts claim the unprecedented public intervention of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khomeini, is in reversing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's decision to fire the intelligence chief last month, has put Khomeini at loggerheads with Ahmadinejad, who appears to have lost the confidence of conservative politicians and clerics alike.

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SEGMENT 10
Bin Laden's successor, Ayman al-Zawahiri
New TV, Lebanon

Presenter, Female #1
From the second man to the top man, Ayman al-Zawahiri has become the ruler of al-Qaeda. My colleague Nancy Saba'a introduces Ayman al-Zawahiri as "Today's Figure."

Reporter, Female #1
Ayman al-Zawahiri was the second in command of al-Qaeda and perhaps most important man in terms of organization and planning. Zawahiri is an eye doctor, yet all eyes are looking for him, as he is in hiding. Since the September 11th attacks on the US, the leader of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad became the second most wanted man in the world. He became the most wanted man and commander of al-Qaeda after Osama Bin Laden's death.

Guest, Male #1 (Ayman al-Zawahiri)
Don't demand that the victim not defend himself. Demand that the aggressor stop his aggression.

Reporter, Female #1
The Egyptian al-Qaeda follower was born in the city of Kafr Dawar in the Buhaira Province on June 19, 1951. Zawahiri was an aristocrat and grew up in a prestigious family. His father Mohamed was one of the most famous doctors in Egypt and the Arab world. His paternal grandfather was a sheikh at Al-Azhar. His maternal grandfather, Abdul Wahab Azzam, was one of the most prominent Egyptian scholars in literature and psychology. His brother, Abdul Rahman Azzam, was the first secretary-general of the Arab League. Zawahiri studied medicine in Cairo and obtained his doctorate in eye surgery from a Pakistani university. He was brought up in a religious environment and got married in 1979 at the Continental Hotel, in a wedding that adhered to conservative Islamic traditions. He was arrested in 1981 for obtaining weapons without a license. He was revealed to be an "emir" of the Jihad movement and supervisor of its ideological and cultural teachings. In 1985, Zawahiri was released and traveled to Saudi Arabia in search of work. Later, he disappointedly left the country for Afghanistan, where he worked as a surgeon in field hospitals. However, the Land of Fertility enticed him to re-join the Jihad movement, along with his companion in exile, Osama Bin Laden. In 1990, Zawahiri left Afghanistan for Sudan, leaving behind disappointments and setbacks in the movement, for which he took responsibility. However, his self-esteem and humility at the time brought him back to the Land of Fertility in Afghanistan, after the Taliban took control of it in 1996. His goal then was to target close enemies. His movement was linked to military operations in Egypt. The major Palestinian cause was secondary to the al-Qaeda follower, who clearly stated, "We will not conquer Jerusalem until the battles in Egypt and Algeria are resolved." He was sentenced to death in absentia, which made it impossible for him to return to Egypt. But he did not stay away. Egypt remained present in his messages even during the Youth's Revolution.

Guest, Male #1
What has been happening in Egypt so far will triumph, because it is a people's revolution that ended in a military coup. The tyrant Hosni Mubarak rescinded his powers to his men in the armed forces. We should look at the facts as is; we shouldn't be driven by passion. We pray to God to help free our brothers. Their release will mark the beginning of an advocacy campaign to educate the nation and its masses on the demand that the Islamic Sharia law be the ruler, not the ruled.

Reporter, Female #1
Zawahiri is a writer and has written more than one book. However, his signature in 1998 on Bin Laden's infamous Fatwa for attacking American civilians put him on the list of wanted people after the bombings on two US embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. Some describe Zawahiri as the mastermind behind the September 11 attacks in 2001. Ten years later, the US cut off the head of al-Qaeda, but its brain is still thinking and perhaps planning. Ayman al-Zawahiri is still alive and well.

Guest, Male #1 (Ayman Zawahiri, addressing the US President)
You should know, as you take the presidency of the US amid its crusader campaign against Islam and Muslims, you are not facing some members or some organizations. You are facing the moment of awakening; the Jihadist awakening that is shaking across the whole Islamic world.