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Morsi goes on trial as Egypt struggles for democracy
Deposed Egypt president Mohamed Morsi is due in court on Monday along with 14 other senior Muslim Brotherhood figures on charges of inciting violence.
Egyptian army prepares crackdown on pro-Morsi protests
Egyptian police are expected to start taking action early on Monday, a move which could trigger more bloodshed.
US freezes $700m in aid to Pakistan as distrust grows
The US says it will freeze $700-million in aid to Pakistan until it moves to fight the spread of fertiliser-based explosives to Afghanistan.
Pakistan rails against Nato after cross-border attack
Pakistan is up in arms over the cross-border air attack by Nato that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, saying it was a deliberate act of aggression.
Rebels tighten noose around Tripoli
Rebels to the west and east of Libya’s capital fought forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi for control of oil facilities vital to winning the war.
Libya rebels enter strategic town near Tripoli
Rebels have hoisted their flag in a strategic town near Tripoli after the most dramatic advance in months, cutting off important routes.
The complexities of Libya’s conflict
Rebels who seized the government-held town of Ghazaia describe themselves as "liberators", but there were no cheers when they rolled in.
Libyan rebels attack Gaddafi stronghold
Rebels have encircled Muammar Gaddafi’s last stronghold in Libya’s Western Mountains region and hope to seize it soon.
Libya’s rebels say commander has been killed
Libya’s rebels say their military chief was shot dead in an incident that remains shrouded in mystery and may point to divisions within the movement.
‘No way Gaddafi can stay in Libya’
Rebels fighting in Libya’s western mountains prepared on Thursday for a new offensive against Muammar Gaddafi’s troops.
Key al-Qaeda operative killed by US drone
Senior al-Qaeda operative Ilyas Kashmiri, regarded as one of the most dangerous militants in the world, was killed by a US drone.
Libya rebels straighten up, vow to fight right
Libya’s rebel army has replaced ragtag volunteers with polished officers as it seeks to bolster its image as a credible adversary of Muammar Gaddafi.
Libya says army may halt fighting in Misrata
Nato air strikes may force Libya to halt fighting by its army in the besieged port of Misrata and let local tribes take over the battle.
US sends drones to Libya as battle rages for Misrata
The United States has started using armed drones against Muammar Gaddafi’s troops, who battled rebels at close quarters on the streets of Misrata.
Stalemate may force Nato to expand Libya offensive
Nato may have to intensify attacks on government forces to break the military stalemate in Libya, while the UN pushes to help trapped civilians.