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.

Revolutionary Yemeni youth reject presidential elections, Israeli extremists desecrate Jerusalem monastery and school, Russia's Lavrov seeks peaceful resolution to Syria's crisis, and more.

Obama calls for diplomatic solution with Iran, Palestinian rivals agree to form Abbas-led unity government, another Bahraini killed by toxic tear gas fired into his house, and more.

Five unemployed protestors set themselves alight in Morocco, 19 killed as Syrians demonstrate for the "Detainees of the Revolution," France suspends Afghan mission after deadly attack on troops, and more.

Kuwait to deport 'stateless' protestors who demanded citizenship, Yemeni regime accused of handing over Rada'a to extremist groups, Syria rejects Qatar's call for Arab troops, and more.

Yemen's military committee sets demilitarization deadline, Tunisia marks first revolt anniversary, Saudi security forces kill one protestor in Qatif province, and more.

Tunisia's Kasserine marks first anniversary of the revolution, Pakistan fires defense secretary amid escalating crisis, Iran accuses Israel of assassinating nuclear scientist in Tehran, and more.

Guantanamo Bay prison still in use despite Obama's campaign promise, Syria's Assad blames unrest on "foreign conspiracy," Yemeni masses reject US-backed immunity law, and more.

Ignited in Sidi Bouzid and erupting across the Middle East and North Africa, we look back at the regional intifada that made 2011 the year of the people.

An animated interview with Occupy protester Christopher Smith. By Katrina Soo Hoo.