Al Jazeera TV, Qatar
European powers step up pressure on Syrian regime

Presenter, Male #1
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey will not close its border to refugees fleeing Syria. The Turkish Foreign Ministry indicated that close to 450 Syrians escaped to Turkey since March, including 122 who crossed the border yesterday into the Turkish territories.

Presenter, Female #1
Meanwhile, a Syrian opposition activist said squads of tanks and thousands of elite troops, especially from the Forth Division, are headed to the Jisr al-Shughour region and its surroundings in preparation for a military operation.

Presenter, Male #1
In London, British Prime Minister David Cameron said that London and Paris will submit today a draft resolution to the UN Security Council condemning what he referred to as Syria's crackdown on protestors.

Reporter, Male #2
These Syrians are fleeing Tal al-Shughour and heading to Turkish border areas, fearing a fate that may be worse than that of Syrian citizens in Dara'a, which borders Jordan, and Talkalakh, which borders Lebanon. Turkey said it is prepared to cope with the large number of refugees flowing into Turkey from Syria. Indeed, Turkey has received several hundred Syrian refugees, including dozens of wounded.

Guest, Male #3 (Recep Tayyib Erdogan, Turkish Prime Minister)
At this point, it is out of question for us to close our doors to Syrian refugees. The developments in Syria are really sad and we are following them with concern because the intelligence we're receiving is very conflicting. We wish Syria to be more tolerant to civilians and the regime has to implement reform as soon as possible in a more convincing way so its impact can be perceived by the citizens.

Reporter, Male #2
An opposition activist indicated that most residents in Idlib province's Tal al-Shughour, located in northwestern Syria, have indeed left the town. Eyewitnesses and dissenters say army forces and elite units, especially from the Fourth Division, are heading to the region. According to official sources, the mobilization aims to confront those the regime described as armed terrorist groups that have terrorized the residents and attacked public facilities, killing over 120 security and police members. However, local residents say Syrian soldiers rebelled and were killed by their fellow soldiers for refusing to obey orders to confront protestors in the town. A Syrian opposition activist is trying to promote this version of the story by posting images online of a number of slain soldiers and others said to have rebelled. This man was also said to have been a member of the Syrian intelligence. Before him, officer Abdel Razzak Tlas rebelled. So in between the official narrative and those of the opposition, there is international concern that Syria will begin a new phase after Tal al-Shughour; a new phase that could be the bloodiest since the eruption of protests demanding democracy nearly three months ago. The West is starting to take action in the Security Council and is seeking to issue a resolution condemning the Syrian regime after having lost hope in the regime's seriousness in carrying out political reforms.

Guest, Male #2 (Alain Juppe, French Foreign Minister)
The repression is getting worse and the massacres are on the rise. It is inconceivable that the United Nations remains silent on such a matter. We are working with our British friends to have as large a majority as possible on the Security Council.
I think we have to vote and each party has to assume its responsibility.

Reporter, Male # 2
However, Russia expressed its objection to proposing the Syrian situation to the Security Council in light of the events in Libya. Syrian officials and diplomats still believe they are capable of getting out of the current crisis, pointing to what they called fruitful internal dialogue conducted by President Bashar al-Assad. But the Syrian who demonstrated in a number of regions on what they called the "Tuesday of the Revival," demanding change and democracy, only harvested the blood of hundreds of people in their hands. They were killed by the gunfire of security forces and those called the Shabeha.

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Syria TV, Syria
Syrian ambassador denies resignation claims

Presenter, Male #1
Certain satellite TV channels broadcast news of the resignation of Syrian ambassador to France, Lamia Chakkour. Joining us directly from Paris over the phone is Her Excellency, Ambassador Chakkour. Your Excellency, good evening.

Guest, Female #1 (Lamia Chakkour, Syrian ambassador to France)
Good evening. I salute Syrian TV and I salute Syria's steadfastness; Syria, under the sovereignty of President Bashar al-Assad. Syria: the homeland that is in the heart of every Arab citizen who holds the homeland in their heart. Brother, in truth...

Presenter, Male #1
Your Excellency the Ambassador, what is your comment on the news of your resignation?

Guest, Female #1
I am shocked by what has been said. This is part of a malicious disinformation campaign which has only one goal: to undermine the credibility of this great country; great because of its people; great because of its young men; great because of its young women. Nothing in the world is more valuable than this homeland. Nobody can... nobody can question the loyalty of any honest Syrian citizen who loves his homeland. I am an integral part of this homeland, its people, and of its representatives in Syrian parliament and the Syrian government. I am Syria's ambassador and will remain so as long as I am alive and as long as I am able to perform my national duty. So, please, to everyone who is listening to me through Syrian TV: feel honor and pride because the men and women of the homeland cannot, cannot be betrayed in such a blatant manner. This is also conclusive evidence of the media's disinformation campaign carried out by news agencies, television stations, both through video and audio. It is conducted in Europe, the West, and through certain Arab and American media. All this distortion is part of a campaign to undermine our credibility and that of the Syrian will, and the credibility of our actions to protect our nation from this blatant intervention in our sovereignty. So I hope that my message reaches every Syrian and every honest Syrian citizen who belongs to this great country.

Presenter, Male #1
Your Excellency the ambassador, will you be holding a press conference on this false news and this falsification? And if so, when?

Guest, Female #1
There is no doubt, no doubt. I will hold one as soon as possible. In the coming minutes and hours, I will give a statement in French to the most watched and popular French channels to disclaim this news. I will also seek legal action against France 24 for this distortion and I will seek damages, the sum of which will be sent to the children of martyrs who are sacrificing their lives for the sake of the country.

Presenter, Male #1
Yes, thank you your Excellency the ambassador and we will follow your press conference minute-by-minute.

Guest, Female #1
Thank you! Thank you very much to the Syrian TV.

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BBC Arabic, UK
Libya's Gaddafi vows to fight to the death

Presenter, Female #1
NATO ministers affirmed their desire to continue military operations in Libya and provide the necessary support for these operations until they achieve their goal. A NATO defense ministers' meeting issued a statement saying that they are determined to continue the operations in order to protect the Libyan people. NATO secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen stated at a press conference that it is only a matter of time before the overthrow of Gaddafi's regime.

Guest, Male #1 (Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO secretary-general)
First, we endorsed the decision to extend the operations for 90 additional days. This sends a clear message that NATO will move forward. It also clearly shows to the Libyan people and the international community our commitment to the historic UN Resolution 1973 that forms the basis of our operations. NATO members and allies also affirmed their determination to continue supporting our operations by providing us with necessary capabilities.

Reporter, Male #1
Under the cover of darkness, NATO's air strikes continue to escalate on targets in the Libyan capital, especially around Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi's headquarters in central Tripoli. New air strikes come after one of the most violent bombings on targets in the Libyan capital. The Libyan government says that over 60 missiles fell on the capital in the daytime and left at least 30 dead and dozens injured. As for the Libyan Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi, he continued his resistance to the latest strikes and reappeared in a video aired on the Libyan state TV, showing him meeting with a delegation of Libyan tribal leaders. Gaddafi's appearance also came with an audio message broadcast by the state-run TV. In the message, the Libyan colonel to stay in Tripoli, alive or dead.

Guest, Male #2 (Muammar al-Gaddafi)
In front of us, in front of us, there is only one option, and that is our country with us in it, until the end. Death, life, victory, none of that matters. This is the only option.

Reporter, Male #1
The violent bombing by NATO in the last several days has caused hundreds of families to flee the capital to regions under the control of the armed opposition fighters, such as the town of Qasr al-Hajj in Jabal al-Gharbi. The Libyan opposition controls the eastern parts of the country, a number of towns in Jabal al-Gharbi and Misurata city in western Libya, which appears to have been significantly damaged by weeks of fierce fighting against Gaddafi's battalions. However, even though the opposition fighters managed to break the siege on these cities and towns, they have not succeeded in advancing towards the capital in confrontations with Gaddafi's army, which has better equipment, despite NATO's air strikes. At a time when everyone is expecting the situation on the ground to be determined by military developments, political pressure continues to be exerted on Gaddafi's regime. US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel confirmed their agreement on the necessity of the Libyan leader's ouster and the escalation of pressure on his regime until he hands power over to the people. Furthermore, in the talks with his German guest, the US president looked forward to Libya's future after Gaddafi.

Guest, Male #2 (Barack Obama, US President)
We did discuss last night Germany's role and there is going be a lot more work to do when Gaddafi does step down in terms of getting the Libyan people back on their feet; economic, political work that's going to have to be done.

Reporter, Male #1
It seems that the plan for the post-Gaddafi era was also a focus for China and Russia, which sent their respective envoys to Benghazi. Political observers see Beijing and Moscow's changing policies towards the crisis in Libya as a tightening noose on Gaddafi and his regime. However, they see no real sign that the international coalition is getting close to achieving its goal in Libya.

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Dubai TV, UAE
Yemeni protesters urge interim leader to start transition

Presenter, Male #1
The battlefield in Zinjibar is still raging. Thirty al-Qaeda fighters, including the network's leader Hassan al-Aqili, were killed last night in clashes with Yemeni troops near the southern city of Zinjibar, which is being held by the armed group. Military sources said that the army carried out military operations in a bid to reclaim the city of Zinjibar from armed al-Qaeda fighters. The Yemeni Defense Ministry has quoted a military source saying that the confrontations between the 25th Mechanized Brigade and the gunmen lasted for more than three hours. Nine Yemeni troops were killed in the clashes that erupted yesterday in the area of Dofus on the outskirts of Zinjibar. In the city of Aden, a Yemeni security official escaped a predawn assassination attempt. According to a security source, one of the official's aides was killed and two others were wounded in the attack that was launched by unknown gunmen. Meanwhile, thousands of Yemeni protestors gathered in Sana'a in a bid to march to the vice president's residential compound. This comes after an announcement was made confirming that Saleh would return from Saudi Arabia following his treatment. The protestors are calling for the formation of a transitional presidential council. The opposition blocs said they would support a transfer of power to Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansur Hadi. Meanwhile, foreign mediators are calling on Saleh to step down in order to allow a peaceful transition of power. Abdul Rahman Shumari reports from Sana'a.

Reporter, Male #2
The outline of the next phase in Yemen is still ambiguous, amid Saleh's departure for treatment. Meanwhile, the US and Saudi Arabia are exerting efforts aimed at reactivating the Gulf initiative and helping the acting president, Abed Rabbo Mansur Hadi, run the country's affairs, starting with the normalization of the military and security situation.

Guest, Male #3 (Moahmed al-Amaishi, journalist and a writer)
The situation in Yemen is still ambiguous. The US, Europe, and the Gulf must continue their efforts to help ensure a peaceful transition of authority in Yemen. Incoming reports are confirming that President Saleh is facing tremendous pressure to sign the Gulf initiative. They are mobilizing behind the scenes for the immediate transfer of power.

Reporter, Male #2
The sons and relatives of Saleh continue to cling to power, especially considering many of them hold high ranking and sensitive positions in the country, as confirmed by observes. Meanwhile, many Yemenis are calling for granting full authority and wider privileges to the vice president in order to help end the current crisis.

Guest, Male #4 (Nabil al-Youefi, journalist)
Under normal circumstances, the vice president has limited power. However, the status quo and the current crisis mandate us to grant him full authority in order to help Yemen overcome its impasse.

Reporter, Male #2
On the street, Yemeni youths are still clinging to their position. The sit-in groups took to the streets in a march of millions headed to the vice president's residential compound. They are demanding the formation of a transitional presidential council to help chart the next phase, following the ouster of Saleh. While Yemen awaits Saleh's fate, the youth revolution continues to rage on the ground. The truce to the Sana'a confrontations that erupted between al-Ahmar's supporters and security forces continues to hold and will not likely collapse despite the sporadic security breaches witnessed in the country. Abdul Rahman al-Shumari, Dubai TV, Sana'a.

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Al-Alam, Iran
Iran to propose Bahrain roadmap

Presenter, Male # 1
Iranian officials said Tehran is preparing a proposal to find a solution to the struggle in Bahrain between the regime and the people. Observers confirmed that the Iranian proposal comes in the context of regional interests and the need to maintain stability in the region. In exchange, American President Barack Obama announced Washington's commitment to al-Khalifa's regime, commending what he considered an invitation to dialogue from the Bahraini king.

Reporter, Female # 1
Amid the crackdown on demonstrators demanding political reform in Bahrain, the people's trust in the authorities is fading day after day. As the date for the dialogue proposed by King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa approaches, the opposition has yet to respond to his invitation, causing confusion that could be cleared with a political solution. This lack of trust is a result of the violence and crackdown that the government resorted to, and still does, in order to contain peaceful protests. History is repeating itself in the kingdom as similar scenes were witnessed during the crackdown in the mid-1970s when the country's emir dissolved parliament due to the conflict over a security law. After abrogating the constitution, the regime began suppressing all peaceful movements demanding that parliament be restored. In the same manner, authorities confronted the popular movement calling for reforms in the mid -1990s. Then, the regime was slow in allowing the work of the National Assembly despite its approval by most of the country. The violent manner in which popular demands in the kingdom were met comes today amid obvious American support. Washington is accused of approving the occupation of the country by Saudi forces that are suppressing protests demanding freedom and democracy. US President Barack Obama discussed Bahrain to reveal anew the double standards of American policy and the White House administration. In addition, the president met with Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad and renewed his commitment to maintaining strong US support of Bahrain. As for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, she timidly stated that exerting more efforts is required to reach a suitable solution to the situation in Bahrain. For this reason, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad confirmed that the problem in the Bahraini case is linked to the presence of American military bases. He called on the Bahraini king to negotiate with his people, saying an Iranian initiative will be announced soon to resolve the problem in the kingdom. The initiative has been described as the most realistic means to solve the political crisis in the country, especially since it comes in response to regional needs.

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Press TV, Iran
Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah to meet in Cairo

Representatives from Palestinian political factions Hamas and Fatah are to meet again in Cairo on 14 June. The meeting will follow up on terms of the reconciliation deal signed by the two groups last month. Hamas officials say the talks will focus on the make-up of the Palestinian Government and the issue of political prisoners.

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Press TV, Iran
Rights group to monitor Israeli naval violations

In light of the constant Israeli navy's attacks on Gaza fishermen, a number of international activists and human rights workers have launched a monitoring boat to document Israel's violations of international law. Fishermen in Gaza will come under attack by the Israeli navy if they exceed a limited number of miles from the seashore. This comes as the poor fishermen have no alternative source of income. The Oliva boat is the first monitoring boat in Gaza waters, which left from Gaza city fishing port with a crew of international activists.

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IBA, Israel
PA ready to resume talks if Israel stops unilateral actions

In our top story, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat today backed US President Barack Obama's Middle East peace proposal that would see Israel retreat to the 1967 lines with agreed upon land swaps. According to an article published today in the Washington Post, Erekat urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to consent to these terms. In a somewhat surprising move following meetings with US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, and other White House officials, Erekat said his government would be willing to suspend its bid for unilateral statehood at the UN General Assembly in September if Israel would accept Obama's policy. Otherwise, Erekat insisted talks would remain at an impasse.