1. Millions of pilgrims from different countries are walking to Iraq's holy city of Karbala to mark Arbaeen -- the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.
2. A retired US army major general says Turkey should be kicked out of NATO because it pursues its own interests in the Syrian crisis and is not cooperating with NATO.
3. International organizations continue to demand the US military be charged with war crimes for bombing a hospital in Afghanistan.
4. The British capital London braces for a massive demonstration against proposed airstrikes on Syria.
5. In the UK, current lawmakers as well as Catholic and Anglican churches are to be investigated over child sex abuse charges.