Yemeni protestors reject granting "immunity to killers," Bahraini activists take action on the "Friday of revolutionary will," Palestinians commemorate Arafat as speculation over his death continues, and more.

Syrian army deserters clash with security forces in al-Rastan, Israel resumes excavations under Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque, and a US airstrike kills 35 people in eastern Afghanistan.

Palestinians rally for statehood as Israeli settlers attack West Bank villages, Bahraini opposition defies the regime with a 'dignity blockade', Iran releases American hikers, and more.

Bahraini activists planning a silent protest for dignity, Turkey threatens to launch ground raid in northern Iraq, Yemeni opposition rejects Saleh's "political maneuvers," and more.

Somali famine outpacing the delivery of humanitarian aid, Morocco's February 20 Movement reiterates its rejection of cosmetic reforms, Yemen's Saleh authorizes power transfer talks, and more.

Yemeni opposition forms national council against Saleh, Hamas warns of looming humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Libyan rebels vow to topple Gaddafi by the end of August, and more.

NATO targets Gaddafi command bunkers in Tripoli, Syria intensifies military operations in Hama, Kuwaiti lawmakers walk out in protest at new cabinet, and more.