Thousands of Maldivians condemn 'coup'
Supporters rally in Male to demand Mohamed Nasheed's return to power, a day after he was forced to quit as president.
Egypt PM defends action against NGOs
Kamal el-Ganzouri says his government will not be swayed by US threats to withhold aid as a judge lists the "evidence".
'Besieged' Homs endures tank assault
Syrian activists report dozens more deaths and movement of tanks deeper into residential areas after days of shelling.