The draft resolution before the U.N. Security Council would demand an end to the bloody crackdown on government opponents in Syria. (rss.cnn.com)

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's military faced pressure on Saturday to speed up its transfer of power to civilians, as top public figures demanded a faster transition and street protests against army rule disrupted the heart of Cairo for a third day. (feeds.reuters.com)

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Amid fresh violence in Syria, President Barack Obama called on the U.N. Security Council on Saturday to stand up against Bashar Assad's "relentless brutality" and act as a credible advocate for human rights. (www.newsvine.com)