The Guardian publishes Argentine newspaper's interview with Syrian president, in which he warns U.S., Russia that talks with rebels will prove fruitless.

Raha Moharrak, a 25-year-old university graduate, reached the world's highest peak, said an official at the Nepal Mountaineering Department.

NSF, an alliance of liberal and leftist opposition parties, says the draft law submitted to the Shura Council, which for now has legislative powers, was more restrictive than laws under deposed leader Hosni Mubarak.

The blame for the deficit is being placed everywhere - from professional incompetence by treasury officials to an inability to implement structural reforms in areas like the defense budget.

Angered by kidnapping of seven Egyptian policemen by Islamist gunmen in Sinai, Egypt keeps Gaza crossing closed Friday and Saturday, leaving hundreds of Palestinian travelers stranded.

'Your testosterone is at zero, as is your self-esteem and your partner is feeling guilty for going back to work.' Meet the men who are bringing up baby.

Four Iranians are also reportedly dead after rebels forces fired at two vehicles belonging to the Syria regime near Homs.

According to Israeli intelligence officer quoted in report, weakened but intact Syria under President Bashar Assad is better for Israel and region than takeover by Islamist rebels.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey calls shipment of anti-ship missiles 'ill-timed and very unfortunate.' Rights group says obtained evidence of arbitrary detention and torture by Assad's forces.

Psychoactive, a group of Israeli mental health professionals, seeks to increase awareness around topics that are often seen as taboo, such as the mental health effects of occupation on Israeli soldiers and the psychological barriers to peace.