Egypt’s army has razed 95 percent of tunnels used to send basic needs into the Gaza Strip, a report said.
Foreign-backed al-Qaeda militants have attacked a Christian village west of Syria, causing panic among villagers.
Bahrain's security forces have clashed with anti-regime demonstrators protesting against the killing of a young activist.
US Air Force Chief General Mark Welsh has admitted his forces are not ready to go to a war with Syria over its alleged use of chemical weapons.
US President Barack Obama, disappointed by allies, has repeated allegations that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons and called for acting against Damascus.
Iraqi forces have arrested a prominent aide to deputy secretary general of the dissolved Baath Party Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, who served as vice president under the former regime.
Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister has warned that the government would not give in to threats of a US-led military strike against the country, even if a third world war kicked off.
A Saudi princess has purchased a historical estate in the Swiss city of Geneva, joining other Saudi royals who already live in luxurious settings in the city.
A foreign-backed militant in Syria has said militants from the Caucasus have formed an independent force to fight the Syrian army forces.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated that Turkey would take part in any international coalition against Syria, but has stopped short of saying whether that would include military action.