The US has announced it will not deliver four F-16 fighter jets to Egypt, as political instability continues to bring unrest to the country.

"Given the current situation in Egypt we do not believe it is appropriate to move forward at this time with the delivery of F-16s," Pentagon spokesperson George Little told reporters.

"We remain committed to the US-Egypt defence relationship as it remains a foundation of our broader strategic partnership with Egypt and serves as a pillar of regional stability," he said.

The leader of Tunisia's opposition party, Mohamed Brahmi has been shot dead in Tunis, becoming the second politician to be assassinated this year.

58-year-old Brahmi led the nationalist Movement of the People party. His killing has sparked anti-government protests in the capital city Tunis, along with calls for general strikes from Tunisia's largest trade union and complete flight cancellations from Tunisair.

Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh condemned the assassination while defying calls to step down and "dissolve the government to create a [power] vacuum."

 The United States called on Rwanda to end support for the M23 rebels in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, basing their stance on evidence that Rwandan military officials were involved in aiding the M23.

 The former chief of investigations for the United Nations Special Court for Sierra Leone, Alan White, called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate and prosecute leaders of the Forces Nouvelles over alleged atrocities committed during the Ivory Coast civil war.

At least 6 people have been killed in clashes in Cairo on Tuesday, as supporter of ousted President Mohamed Morsi, held a sit in.

Clashes across the country has left at least 9 people dead within the last 24 hours, as supporters and opponents of Morsi frequently fought runing street battles.

Meanwhile Morsi's party, the Mslim Brotherhood, reiterated it's stance that the "coup must be halted", in what marks Egypt's bloodiest period since at least 50 Morsi supporters were reportedly gunned down by Egyptian soldiers. More than 90 have been killed since Mors was ousted on July 3rd.

Almost 70 political prisoners were freed in Burma yesterday, following pledges by President Thein Sein to release those detained for opposing the government.

Though political prisoners are being released, worrying reports of the continuing imprisonment of peaceful protestors remain.

The family of Mohammed Morsi, who was ousted in a coup from his presidency earlier this month, has claimed the army abducted him.

"We are taking local and international legal measures against Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, the leader of the bloody military coup, and his putschist group," his daughter Shaimaa Morsi told reporters in Cairo.

His son Osama Morsi said, that what is going on “is a violation of human rights and a scandal in every sense of the word," and said the family had no contact with the former president.

The European Union has proscribed the 'military wing' of Hezbollah, following a meeting with foreign ministers on Monday. Political and economic links between the EU and Lebanon will be maintained.

The British Foreign Secretary William Hague, said:

"In reaching this agreement, the EU has sent a clear message that it stands united against terrorism,"

"We will have to distinguish as best we can"