Reports emerged from Syria over the weekend of a mass execution in the Damascus suburb of Daraya. If confirmed, it would be the worst atrocity in the year-long civil war. Meanwhile, an academic in the United States sees a grim, Lebanon-like future for Syria.
Libya's interim leaders have given pro-Gaddafi forces until Saturday to surrender.
Joining us from Benghazi is Jon Leyne, Middle East correspondent for our partner the BBC. He tells us about some of the challenges facing the people of Libya.
Libya's National Transitional Council has been trying to plan for a post-Gaddafi Libya.
Opposition forces in Libya say they have pushed back on recent advances by troops loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC's Jon Leyne in the rebel-held town of Benghazi.
Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi have been continuing a major offensive against rebels in the western city of Zawiya. Anchor Marco Werman gets the latest from BBC correspondent Jon Leyne who is in Benghazi.
Rebel forces have fought off an attempt by soldiers loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi to retake the eastern oil town of Brega. Gaddafi said he would "fight until the last man and woman". Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC's Jon Leyne in Benghazi.
Anti-government forces have already taken control of the eastern half of Libya. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC's Jon Leyne in Benghazi, Libya about what's happening there today.