· Arab League Calls for UN Peacekeepers in Syria
Organization also says it will boost support for the Syrian opposition
· Palestinian Hunger Striker Stirs Emotions
Khader Adnan, one of at least 4,000 Palestinians in Israeli jails, is protesting Israel’s policy of administrative detention
· Al-Qaida Leader Voices Support for Syrian Uprising
Ayman al-Zawahri urged Muslims in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey to join the uprising against Assad's 'pernicious, cancerous regime'
· Low Turnout for 1st Anniversary of Mubarak's Ouster
Day of civil disobedience called to demand the ruling military council hand over power to civilian authority
· Niger Refuses to Extradite Gadhafi Son to Libya
Libya's ruling National Transitional Council calls for extradition after Saadi Gadhafi gave telephone interview to Al-Arabiya television
· Syrian Troops Move Into Several Districts in Homs
Army general is killed near his home in Damascus, no one has claimed responsibility
· Turkish FM Davutoglu Calls for Solidarity with Syrian People
Davutoglu calling for international show of solidarity with Syrian people, pressure on Syrian president to stop massacre of his people
· Egyptian Activists Plan Strikes to Mark Mubarak's Ouster
New action comes after series of protests calling for military leaders to hand over power
· US Releases Declassified Photos of Syrian Military Attacks
State Dept. says images include 'very gruesome pictures' of tanks, fires, things only seen when a major military assault is underway
· Arab World Faces Serious Poverty, Food Security Challenges
International Food Policy Research Institute says situation worse than had been reported
· Continuing Violence in Syria Raises Fears About Future
Some experts say crackdown will only intensify, that regime will not back down in quest for its own survival
· Hit Film 'Zenne Dancer' Explores Turkish Gay Community
Movie based on true story of homosexual man who police suspect was murdered by his father in honor killing
· Explosions Rock Northern Syrian City, 28 Dead, 235 Wounded
Blasts targeted military intelligence building, security force base in Syria's northern city of Aleppo
· Arab League Mulls Syria Action
A draft resolution being circulated proposes a joint peacekeeping force with UN to help end the almost one-year-old violence in Syria
· Activists: Assad Forces Kill 60 in Syria's Homs, Hospitals Overwhelmed
Attacks leave makeshift hospitals overwhelmed as divided world powers struggle to end violence
· Israel Debates Possible Fallout From Attack on Iran
There is divided public opinion although many believe Tehran has capability of developing nuclear weapons
· Analysts: Iran’s Nuclear Program Could Provoke War
Officials reportedly hope Israel will give Western sanctions against Iran more time to take effect before resorting to attack
· Activists Say Syrian Troops Kill 50 in Homs
They say troops loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attacked Homs with gunfire, rockets and shells
· Egyptian Charges Against US Groups Deepen Rift with Washington
Americans accused of helping specific political parties and candidates in Egypt's political transition
· Turkey Wants International Conference on Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu calls for an urgent meeting of regional, world players to end ongoing violence
· Author Touts Turkish Hero's Model for Arab Spring Nations
Austin Bay calls Turkey's secular democracy, an Ataturk's legacy, country's 'most important, strongest foreign policy asset'
· UN Chief: Arab League Mission to Return to Syria
Ban Ki-moon said he and Arab League chief are also considering creating joint special envoy to Syria
· Syrian Activists Say Troops Continue Deadly Homs Assault
Heavy shelling follows days of violence that activists say have killed hundreds of people
· Egypt PM: Aid Cutoff Threats Won't Deter NGO Case
Three US senators warn of a 'disastrous rupture' in relations with Egypt if the case is not resolved
· Turkey Debates Role in Possible Syria Intervention
Turkey hardens stance against Syria, its Western allies increasingly looking to Ankara for help in unseating President Assad
· Social Injustice Fuels Self-Immolation Protests
Visual imagery has long made it a powerful form of protest
· White House Underscores Displeasure with China, Russia Votes on Syria
Obama administration says it is important to continue increasing pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
· US Skeptical of Assad Constitutional Offer to End Violence, Uprising
Obama administration says Syria's plans are sorely lacking, fall short of democratic aspirations that have fueled 11-month uprising
· Hundreds of Children Killed in Syrian Violence
UNICEF says hundreds of other children have been detained since anti-government unrest started last year
· Russian FM Meets Syria's Assad as Violence Continues
After meeting, Lavrov says Syria's government wants to resolve ongoing violence, work toward political reforms