Thursday
Aug252011
Syria (and Beyond) LiveBlog: More of the "New Normal"
Protest last night in the Qosour section of Homs in Syria
1810 GMT: Earlier today we reported on the beating and abduction of Syria's leading political cartoonist Ali Farzat (see 1301 GMT) by pro-regime gunmen. A website features his work and latest news about him.
1805 GMT: Claimed video of Yemeni regime reinforcements heading towards the capital Sana'a from Hodeidah, but being blocked by opposition tribesmen: