-European Union Foreign Ministers are to meet on Sunday in Brussels ahead of their regular meeting on Monday to discuss the situation in Egypt following the resignation of Hosni Mubarak and developments in several other Arab countries in the region.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told American Jewish leaders -- and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah -- that Israel is strong and can defend itself.
Mohamed al-Kassas is a 35-year-old youth leader with the Muslim Brotherhood. He belongs to the generation that has just changed the face of Egypt by ousting longstanding President Hosni Mubarak.
Riot police used tear gas to try to block the funeral cortege for 21-year-old Ali Abdulhadi Mushaima, who died Monday during anti-government 'Day of Rage' protests.
Hundreds demonstrate in Libya's second largest city, Benghazi, calling for Prime Minister al-Mahmoudi's resignation; official state media makes no mention of anti-government demonstrations.
Jewish groups expressed concerns about proposed Obama administration cuts in poverty assistance, but praised the U.S. budget for preserving aid to Israel.