Abu Rami

• Philippine Militants Holding German Hostages Say May Extend Deadline

  Islamist militants in the southern Philippines have said they are willing to extend Friday's deadline to execute one of two German hostages by two hours if they receive word that ransom will be paid.

• Syrians Stream Back into Devastated Homs Old City

  Syrians streamed back into the ruins of the Old City of Homs on Saturday, picking through the remains of their homes and trying to come to terms with the destruction.