CAIRO (TAP) - A candidate in Egypt's first post-revolt presidential election pulled out of the race on Wednesday to support former Arab League chief Amr Mussa, state media reported.

TRIPOLI (TAP) - Seven people were killed as gunmen raided the southern oasis city of Ghadames on Wednesday, Libya's government spokesman said.

MOSCOW (TAP) - Russian riot police broke up an 'Occupy'-style protest against President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, forcing dozens of people out of a central Moscow park where they had staged a sit-in round-the-clock for a week and detaining at least 15.

KIEV (TAP)-  Ukraine’s prime minister was told that the European Union is not prepared to sign off a co-operation agreement with the country, in protest at its human rights record.

DAMASCUS (TAP)- Syrians seeking cover at a camp for displaced residents came under attack Wednesday by government forces, an opposition group said, unable to escape the violence that has tormented the country for 14 months.