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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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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