9. GCC calls meeting to prevent massacre of Homs

8. Gulf-EU meeting calls for Syrian political settlement

7. Kerry calls for US-Russia talks on Syria

6. US companies investing in Burma must show respect for human rights

5. Brazilian police break up protests

4. Protests overshadow football finals in Brazil

3. Peacekeepers deployed in Mali

2. Khartoum increases its silencing of woman activists

1. Egyptian army opens fire on pro-Morsi protesters

9. Syrian foreign minister says the government will attend peace talks in Geneva to form a unity government, not allow transfer of power

8. Syrian conflict continues to spill over into Lebanon, including bus passengers stabbed in Beirut and Nusra Front rebels attacking the Lebanese army.

7. Damascus hit by suicide attack near the Maryameye Orthodox Church, at least 4 dead

6. Observatory for Human Rights claims the death toll in Syria has topped 100,000

5. Over 150,000 government protests have occurred in Brazil (check back tomorrow for more details!) and protests continue despite government concessions

4. Turkey’s EU bid delayed amid reports of arrests connected to recent protests

3. South Sudan closer to obtaining oil pipeline

2. Tribal clashes kill at least 40 people near Darfur

1. Cambodia begins election campaign that is expected to continue the reign of Prime Minister Hun Sen