Iran flooded Tehran with police and militia today to crush any pro-Egypt marches it feared could turn into anti-government demonstrations.

The Palestinian prime minister said militants were prepared to stop barraging Israel with rockets if Israel would halt all military action in Palestinian territories.

A large explosion today destroyed the golden dome of one of Iraq’s most famous Shiite religious shrines, sending protesters pouring into the streets. It was the third major attack against Shiite targets in as many days.

AT least nine people mostly firefighters and police were killed when a 12-storey building that had attracted police attention for alleged illegal renovations collapsed in the Cairo late on Monday night.

An Islamic militant who prosecutors say fought for Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan went on trial today accused of overall responsibility for last year’s Bali bombings.