Egypt's president warns of dangers to economy
Mohammed Morsi says any unrest could harm country's economy, renews calls for the opposition to join in a national dialogue
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Russian foreign minister says: Assad won't go
Says it would be impossible to try to persuade Syrian president to step down
Syrian rebels step up siege of airbase
Heavy clashes around refugee camp in Aleppo; 2 Syrian air force generals defect; Russia invites opposition to talks
Egypt opposition facing new treason probe
Tense situation over controversial Egypt constitution may get worse as opposition probed for allegedly trying to overthrow Morsi
U.N. envoy, Moscow call for revival of Syria plan
Previously rejected peace initiative calls for cease-fire and transitional government; rebel coordinator calls it "illogical"
High-ranking Syria general defects to opposition
Head of military police says he's joining "the people's revolution," becomes one of Assad regime's highest profile defections
Egypt's government sets agenda after charter passes
Morsi government preparing new legislation as Islamist-dominated council assumes temporary lawmaking powers
New Egypt constitution adds to economic anxieties
Islamist-drafted document passes with 3/4 of vote, but has little hope of stabilizing a deeply polarized country; Egyptians hoard American dollars
Egypt's constitution OK'd with nearly 2/3 of vote
Islamist-drafted document was bitterly controversial, with foes saying it would lead to Islamic rule; They vow to challenge results
Syrian rebels take town near Turkey: activists
Capture of Harem is latest in string of recent rebel successes in region
Pope decries slaughter of "defenseless" in Syria
In annual Christmas day message, also urges talks between Israelis, Palestinians; Calls on China's new leaders to respect religion
2012 in Syria's civil war: One rebel's story
Bassel Issa started the year leading a local militia that was optimistic, if poorly equipped, about toppling a dictator
Syria's Assad cultivates support from minorities
CBS News travels to a calm but anxious town home to Druze, where anti-government protests have been kept at bay
Syria activists: Airstrike kills dozens near Hama
Airstrike from government jet kills more than 60 at a bakery in town of Halfaya
U.N. envoy to Syria on way to Damascus
Fighting near Damascus airport means envoy seeking to broker talks must travel over land from Beirut
Egypt's draft charter gets "yes" majority in vote
Islamist-backed constitution received a "yes" majority in a final round of voting on a referendum that saw a low voter turnout
Egypt's disputed charter headed toward approval
Passage is a victory for Islamist President Mohammed Morsi, but a costly one
Egypt's vice president resigns
Mahmoud Mekki, a career judge, has quit VP post, suggests in statement resignation tied to Morsi policies
Rebels threaten to storm 2 Syrian Christian towns
Insurgents say gov't forces using predominantly Christian towns to attack nearby areas; Russia's FM says countries are offering safe passage to Assad
Syria rebels attack base near military factories
Anti-government forces launch assault on military industrial compound south of Aleppo, near Turkish border
NATO: Syrian regime using Scud-type missiles again
Alliance chief says move is act of "desperate regime approaching collapse"; Syrian rebels continue push near Turkish border
Syria launches more Scud missiles at rebels
As the fighting in Damascus at a Palestinian refugee camp dies down, Syria's army appears to focus anew on rebels in Aleppo
Putin wary, but admits change needed in Syria
Russia's view toward longtime ally continues slowly shifting, but Putin concerned about "endless civil war"
Journalist killings up 42% in 2012, CPJ says
Committee to Protect Journalists says dramatic spike in deaths due largely to dangers of Syria's civil war
NBC's Engel free after abduction in Syria
Chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel says pro-Assad militia held him, colleagues, for 5 days, but were thwarted by rebels
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