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Live Blog: Friday protests across Middle East Al Jazeera Blogs Live Blog: Friday protests across Middle East Live Blog: Friday protests across Middle East By Al Jazeera Staff in Middle East on April 8th, 2011. A file photo of demonstrators in Amman, Jordan [AFP] Show oldest updates on top As the unrest in the Middle East continues, we update you with the latest developments from Syria, Yemen and across the region. Read on for the latest from our correspondents, news agencies and citizens across the globe. Al Jazeera is not responsible for content derived from external sites. Region in turmoil - Syria Unrest - Yemen's Uprising - Battle for Libya - Egypt's Revolution - Bahrain Protests (All times are in GMT) Timestamp: 6:20pm YEMEN - Our special correspondent tells us that government officials may be attempting to backtrack on some of President Saleh's defiant remarks this afternoon. The state news agency is quoting an "informed source" saying Saleh was rejecting "Qatar's meddling in Yemeni affairs" - but still welcomes the efforts of the Gulf countries to find a solution to the crisis. The Saba news agency said: http://samotalis.blogspot.com/