VIDEO: Weiwei protest in Hong Kong

VIDEO: Weiwei protest in Hong Kong


VIDEO: Weiwei protest in Hong Kong

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 12:42 PM PDT

Up to 2,000 people in Hong Kong have taken to the streets to demand the release of the Chinese artist, Ai Weiwei. He was detained earlier this month.


Five women brutally murdered in Mexico beach resort

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 01:31 PM PDT

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Five women, all apparently connected to a beauty parlor, were found brutally murdered in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco on Saturday morning, state police said.


Afghan Police Seek to Stop Illicit Trade in Uniforms

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 01:00 PM PDT

The police ratcheted up enforcement on shops that illegally sell military and police uniforms after a string of attacks by insurgents dressed as Afghan service members.


In Scotland, the Only Match That Really Matters May Matter Too Much

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 12:04 PM PDT

Sunday's Glasgow derby between Celtic and Rangers brings another game in one of the oldest, and perhaps most dangerous crosstown rivalries in all of sports.


VIDEO: Weiwei protest in Hong Kong

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 12:42 PM PDT

Up to 2,000 people in Hong Kong have taken to the streets to demand the release of the Chinese artist, Ai Weiwei. He was detained earlier this month.


Egypt orders ex-energy minister, former officials tried

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 01:25 PM PDT

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt on Saturday ordered former energy minister Sameh Fahmy and six other officials to stand trial on charges related to a natural gas deal with Israel, the public prosecutor said.


Afghan Police Seek to Stop Illicit Trade in Uniforms

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 01:00 PM PDT

The police ratcheted up enforcement on shops that illegally sell military and police uniforms after a string of attacks by insurgents dressed as Afghan service members.


Fire Service fight 15 gorse fires

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 12:32 PM PDT

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue service is dealing with fifteen gorse fires across Northern Ireland.


President of Yemen Offers to Resign for Immunity

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 12:33 PM PDT

According to a top Yemeni official, Ali Abdullah Saleh would cede authority if certain conditions are met, including immunity for himself and his family.


Yemeni opposition conditionally welcomes Gulf plan

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 12:03 PM PDT

SANAA (Reuters) - Yemen's opposition coalition said on Saturday it welcomed a Gulf Arab initiative for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to hand over power but would not take part in a national unity government.


Saleh agrees to quit under GCC deal: spokesman

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 11:45 AM PDT

SANAA (Reuters) - Yemen's ruling party has informed the Gulf Arab sponsors of a political transition plan that it accepts the proposal in full, party spokesman Tariq Shami told Reuters.


Yemeni opposition conditionally welcomes Gulf plan

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 12:03 PM PDT

SANAA (Reuters) - Yemen's opposition coalition said on Saturday it welcomed a Gulf Arab initiative for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to hand over power but would not take part in a national unity government.


Saleh agrees to quit under GCC deal: spokesman

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 11:45 AM PDT

SANAA (Reuters) - Yemen's ruling party has informed the Gulf Arab sponsors of a political transition plan that it accepts the proposal in full, party spokesman Tariq Shami told Reuters.


Libyan rebels make gains in Misurata

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 12:14 PM PDT

Opposition forces circumvent troops loyal to Gaddafi in west of besieged city, but fighting still ongoing.


Yemen president 'agrees Gulf plan to resign'

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 11:46 AM PDT

Aide to Ali Abdullah Saleh says leader has agreed to step down under a 30-day transition plan after weeks of protests.


Yemeni leader agrees to step down

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 01:08 PM PDT

President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen agrees to step down under a 30-day transition plan to end increasingly violent unrest over his rule.


Sony's 'father of the CD' dies at 81

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 11:56 AM PDT

The former president and chairman of Sony, Norio Ohga, who was credited with developing the compact disc, dies aged 81.


Chelsea 3-0 West Ham

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 11:25 AM PDT

Fernando Torres scores his first goal since making a £50m move to Chelsea as the Blues maintain their title challenge with victory over bottom-of-the-table West Ham at Stamford Bridge.


VIDEO: Rebels capture Gaddafi soldiers

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 11:55 AM PDT

The United States has said it has carried out its first attack in Libya using an unmanned Predator drone.


VIDEO: Syrian protester: 'We are not afraid'

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 12:03 PM PDT

Opposition groups in Syria say a number of people have been killed after security forces opened fire on mourners attending funerals.


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