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.

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.

Iran downplays Hormuz threat amid fears of military confrontation, battle looms in Yemeni town captured by al-Qaeda, violence continues in Syria as Arab League's mission mandate expires, and more.

String of bombings leaves scores dead in Iraq, Bahraini forces use massive amounts of tear gas to disperse protestors, prosecutors seek death penalty for Egypt's Hosni Mubarak, and more.

Freed Palestinians receive heroes' welcome, al-Shabab vows retaliation against Kenyan troops advancing into Somalia, Saleh's 'armed thugs' unleashed on peaceful Yemeni protestors, and more.

Al-Shabaab bombing kills 65 in Somali capital, clashes in Saudi Arabia injure 24, France warns Syrian embassy against harassing opposition on French soil, and more.