Bahraini pro-democracy activists prepare for uprising anniversary, Amnesty International calls for trial of Indian troops in Kashmir, Hamas divided over Abbas-led unity government, 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.

Iraq faces growing political and sectarian chaos, Saudi protestors call for release of political prisoners, a look back at the Arab spring in the countries of the Gulf, and more.

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.

Syrian protestors slam Arab League's inaction, hundreds of thousands of Yemenis reject amnesty for Saleh, a look back at the Arab revolutions of 2011, and more.