Syria
Attacks on Ashton as misleading as they are unhelpful
Katharina Klebba, events manager of the Fabian Society, on the many attacks on European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Baroness Catherine Ashton.
Libya and Syria: The costs of war
The head of the Royal Navy sparked debate over the sustainability of British operations in Libya today, saying the government must make "challenging decisions"
Arab Spring latest: Blair speaks out as Gaddafi sinks to lowest depths
Tony Blair said it would have been inconceivable to let Gaddafi stay in power and that the West should warn all regional dictators "change or be changed"
Situation deteriorates in Yemen, while tension builds in Syria
William Hague has said UK nationals should leave Yemen immediately while commercial flights are available as Royal Marines are stationed off the coast.
Arab Spring latest: Murder, civil war and motor racing
If the Spring has run dry it's because of the ruthless cruelty of the dictators, not any lack of democratic will or bravery on the part of the protesters.
Syria, where innocence is no defence
Hamza al-Khatib was 13 years old when he was murdered. He was arrested a month ago by Syrian security forces. His dead body was returned to his family last week.