Amnesty says UN peacekeepers did "nothing" to protect civilians in Sudan's Abyei, Egyptian women stage mass protest against military violence, South Sudan deepens ties with Israel, and more.

Egypt holds landmark elections amid fears for the revolution, Syria considers Arab League sanctions a declaration of economic war, and Pakistanis protest deadly US-led NATO airstrike.

Egyptian protestors demand the military council step down, Bahrain rights probe confirms authorities used systematic torture, Yemen's Saleh finally signs power handover deal, and more.

Gaddafi forces given four days to surrender, seven killed and hundreds arrested as Syrian crackdown continues, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, and more.

Syria's sleeping giant issues "volcano" warning for Aleppo, Yemen's Saleh calls for implementing GCC deal he refuses to sign, Lebanon requests evidence for indictments over Hariri death, and more.

Syria's humanitarian crisis worsens as crackdown continues, Russia intensifies Libya diplomacy efforts as NATO continues its operations, anti-government demonstrators question Iraq's democracy, and more.

Israel unleashes deadly violence against Naksa Day protestors, Yemen spirals into uncertainty with President Saleh in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon's anti-sectarian movement remains in limbo, and more.

Yemen rivals to sign Gulf-backed transition deal, NATO increases pressure on Gaddafi regime, Russia opposes military intervention in Syria, and more.

Crackdown intensifies on besieged Syrian city as solidarity protests continue, Fatah and Hamas sign unity agreement, Bahrain's arrest campaign rages on, and more.

Violence erupts on Syria's 'Great Friday,' Bahrainis take to the street on 'Quran Friday' despite crackdown, mass Yemeni protest grants Saleh one 'Last Chance Friday,' and more.

Syrian mourners call for Assad's ouster after 30 killed by security forces, UN calls for immediate ceasefire in Libya, Yemeni forces open fire on protestors, injuring dozens, and more.

Ouattara signals "dawn of new hope" for Ivory Coast, rights group accuses Syria of blocking medical access for protestors, Britain and France urge stronger NATO action in Libya, and more.

Libyan revolutionaries to reject African Union proposal unless Gaddafi resigns, Syrian students stage rare rally in Damascus, Yemeni opposition rejects Gulf initiative, and more.