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Syria violence grows after U.N. resolution vetoed - A Syrian opposition group calls for a two-day strike after China and Russia blocked a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning the deadly crackdown in Syria.
Egypt to charge 43 over NGOs - Forty-three people, including 19 Americans, face prosecution in an Egyptian criminal court on charges of illegal foreign funding as part of an ongoing crackdown on nongovernmental organizations, a prosecution spokesman said Sunday.
Libya: Saif Gadhafi trial within weeks? - Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of Libya's deposed leader Moammar Gadhafi, could go on trial "within weeks or months," the country's interior minister said Sunday.
Protesters clash with police in Cairo - Demonstrators clashed with police outside the interior ministry in Cairo on Sunday as anger mounts over a deadly stampede at a soccer match that killed dozens last week.
Gas pipeline explodes in northern Sinai - Massive flames shot into the sky over northern Sinai on Saturday after a section of a pipeline that carries gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan exploded, according to a security official in the region.

Ice alert on roads as snow eases - Motorists are urged to take extra care in icy conditions as Heathrow Airport cancels half of its flights.
Queen commemorates 60-year reign - The Queen is to mark the 60th anniversary of her becoming the monarch of the UK and Commonwealth later with two public events in Norfolk.
Capello opposes FA Terry decision - England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.
US anger at Syria veto 'travesty' - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton deplores as a 'travesty' Russia and China's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters.
Greek leaders pause bailout talks - Party leaders in Greece's ruling coalition end talks on details for a crucial 130bn-euro EU rescue plan without agreement.