Violence in Syria surges as showdown looms at UN Security Council, US drones patrolling Iraqi skies provoke outrage, Bahrainis plan "Great Return" to Manama's Pearl Roundabout, and more.

This documentary from the Al Jazeera English Witness series tells an inspiring story about the Rwandan genocide, a troupe of female drummers, and the healing power of ice cream.

(LinkAsia: July 1, 2011) Last surviving leaders of ultra-communist Khmer Rouge on trial for war crimes and genocide. Broadcaster: VTV4, 6/27

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UN tribuanl criticizes Hezbollah, Egypt arrests dozens of Muslim Brotherhood activists ahead of elections, and the Israeli-Palestinain peace talks are still contingent on the settlement freeze.