Bahraini pro-democracy activists prepare for uprising anniversary, Amnesty International calls for trial of Indian troops in Kashmir, Hamas divided over Abbas-led unity government, and more.

Bombardment of besieged Syrian city of Homs intensifies, Egypt's prime minister dismisses US aid cutoff threats, al-Shabab claims responsibility for Mogadishu suicide bombing, and more.

Islamists clash with anti-military protesters in Egypt, Kuwait marred by violence on election eve, Pakistan rejects NATO report on links to Afghan Taliban, and more.

Iran downplays Hormuz threat amid fears of military confrontation, battle looms in Yemeni town captured by al-Qaeda, violence continues in Syria as Arab League's mission mandate expires, and more.

Protestors reject Yemen's new government, viewing it as "partnership with killers," Iran displays downed US drone, Israeli air strike kills two Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, and more.

Iran slams nuclear agency report as "fabrication," Bahraini opposition party decries the Arab League's double standards, mock trial in Tunisia sentences Ben Ali to death, and more.