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.

Anger flares at Egypt's military rulers after soccer carnage, Tunisian Jews shun call to migrate to Israel, an in-depth look at the Free Syrian Army, and more.

Mercenaries to fill the void left by withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, Jordanian youth and tribes demand tangible reforms, UN rights office urges inquiry into Gaddafi's death

Yemen's Saleh offered "departure with immunity," Syrian demonstrators organize "Great Friday" protest, Russia warns against ground operation in Libya, and more.

Syrian women march against mass arrests in Baida, Qatar summit on Libya calls on Gaddafi to step down, Bahrain urged to investigate torture allegation, and more.

Gaddafi forces seize Misurata as world leaders discuss Libya's political future, Syrian cabinet resigns amid growing protest movement, Yemen's transition talks stall, and more.

Gaddafi forces shell rebel-held Benghazi as UN considers no-fly zone over Libya, Bahrain arrests opposition leaders after deadly crackdown, Yemeni forces attack protestors camped out in Change Square, and more.

Battles continue to rage in Libya as humanitarian crisis escalates, Bahraini and Yemeni oppositions reject government concessions, Oman protests turn violent, and more.

Bahrain security forces open fire on mourners, 20 killed as protests spread across Libyan cities, Yemeni demonstrators step up calls for president to quit, and more.

Protesters across Egypt defy curfew, Egyptian military deployed on streets of Cairo, Egyptian President Mubarak addresses the nation and asks government to resign, and more.

Today's Headlines: Tunisian schools ordered to shut amid unrest, Ivory Coast's Gbagbo rejects rival's unity offer, Iran dismantles Israeli spy ring, and more.

Today's Headlines:

21 international organizations call for immediate end to Gaza siege, US 'dismayed' at Egypt vote, and Thousands of Iranian students stage protests over scientist slaying