In Yemen, three people were killed and more than one hundred injured in clashes between security forces and protesters yesterday. The clashes started when police and loyalists of the ruling General People's Congress party attacked protesters occupying Sanaa's University Square calling for the Yemeni president to step down. The United States has expressed deep concern over escalating violence in Yemen.In Bahrain, a parliament group appealed to Bahrain's king to impose martial law after a month of clashes and anti-government protests in the country. According to official Bahrain News Agency the bloc is also seeking a curfew and the dispatch of army units around the country. The appeal comes a day after protesters blocked main highways and battles erupted on the campus of the main university, which has suspended classes. Yesterday riot police fired tear gas on protesters who tried to occupy Manama's banking centre. Reports quoting hospital sources said around 200 people were hurt in the violence. The interior ministry said 14 policemen were injured. Protestors are regularly camping at Pearl Square calling for sweeping political reforms. Meanwhile, Oman’s Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed has decided to grant legislative and regulatory powers to the Council of Oman, which is made up from Majlis Asshura and Majlis Adawala members. Members of Majlis Asshura are elected while Majlis Adawala members are appointed by the country's Sultan. According to Oman News Agency, the country's leader has also ordered formation of a Committee of Experts to work out a draft amendment to the Statute of the State (Basic Law in Oman). The Sultan has also ordered cent per cent increase in welfare payments from next month for all families who fall under the Social Security Act. He has also ordered 50 per cent increase in payment to retired civil service employees, who are in the lower level of pension.Oman has been hit by small protests where protestors who support Sultan were demanding some political changes and economic betterment.