Egypt's military government has urged Egyptians to end their ongoing strikes as it has a damaging effect on the Country's economy. Thousands of state employees, from ambulance drivers to policemen and transport workers, are striking to demand better pay and service conditions. Our corresponednt reports that a small number of pro-democracy demonstrators are still camping at Tahrir square despite military’s ultimatum to leave the square or face arrest. Protesting leaders say, Egyptians will demonstrate again if their demands for radical change are not met. The life in the country is otherwise fast returning to normal. Banks will reopen on 16th February and Schools, colleges will open on 20th February. The higher military council has already dissolved the parliament and suspended the constitution. The council also set a six-month timetable for democratic elections that would bring a new civilian government to power. It also announced that a new constitution would be drawn up subjected to a referendum.Meanwhile, in Iran, reports quoting websites and witnesses say that riot police fired tear gas and paintballs at protesters yesterday in Tehran holding anti-government demonstrations. Iranian semi official Fars news agency reported that a gunshot killed a bystander while a number of people were also wounded by the gunfire. It blamed the outlawed former rebel group, the People's Mujahedeen of Iran for this. The website of opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi however said that hundreds of protesters were arrested in Tehran. But there is no official confirmation. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has hailed the courage and aspirations of the protesters in Iran and called on the country to follow Egypt's example and open up.In Bahrain, countries Interior minister has announced the investigation of the death of a protestor in Manama yesterday during anti government demonstrations. The protestors are demanding more powers to Parliament and limiting the authority of the King.In neighbouring Yemen, young demonstrators are regularly protesting against government demanding resignation of President Abdullah Saleh who is in power since more than 30 years. Rocks and batons flew in central Sanaa yesterday as pro-democracy protesters clashed violently with police and supporters of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.