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Rockets rain down on Syrian city - The death toll from fighting between Syrian government forces and civilians rises as government troops shelled the city of Homs from dusk to dawn, opposition groups say.
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 marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".
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.