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23 October 2011 Last updated at 11:37 ET

Liberation of Libya is declaredLibyan children in Benghazi pose for a picture with an NTC fighter back from Sirte, 22 October

Libya's transitional leaders declare national liberation before a huge, jubilant crowd in Benghazi, where the revolt against Gaddafi began.

Tunisian woman votes (23/10/11)Tunisians vote in landmark poll

Tunisians flock to cast their votes in the first free election of the Arab Spring, nine months after the fall of former President Zinedine el Abidine Ben Ali.

A Yemeni anti-government protester, with the colours of the Kingdom of Libya flag painted on his face, stands in Change Square where protesters are demanding the removal of President Saleh 22 October 2011Twelve killed in Yemeni violence

At least 12 people are killed in clashes between government troops and a renegade army unit in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Saturday.

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