Western nations step up criticism of the Syrian regime over Friday's massacre in Houla, but Damascus denies involvement and blames "terrorists".

The candidate who is said to have come third - missing out on a run-off - in Egypt's historic election demands a recount, citing "violations".

Mohammed Mursi and Ahmed Shafiq have already begun efforts to try and win over undecided voters, ahead of a presidential election run-off set to take place on 16-17 June.

should Gulf leaders be focussing on getting the basics of economic integration right before looking to the loftier ambitions of full unity?

International leaders condemn the reported killing of at least 90 people, including children, in the Syrian town of Houla, by government forces.

The Syrian government blamed anti-government terrorists for the deaths of more than 90 villagers, including at least 32 children.

Every year in the lead up to Memorial Day, one veteran of the Iraq War ponders the loss of his comrades and how to let go.

Modeled on the transfer of power in Yemen, an Obama administration proposal calls for the cooperation of Moscow, which appears open to the idea.

Enthusiasm has given way to apathy since presidential candidates whose charisma or progressive appeals generated excitement with voters were eliminated.

After what Syrian activists called a massacre in a village near Homs, video posted online showed United Nations military observers viewing dozens of bodies prepared for burial on Saturday.