World News Briefs -- May 1, 2011

Libyan Rebels Celebrate Gaddafi's Grief, As Battles Continue -- Sydney Morning Herald

BENGHAZI: Libya's rebel capital erupted into an hour of revelry that sounded much like warfare as news arrived of the NATO strike on Muammar Gaddafi's compound that killed his youngest son, Saif al-Arab.

Residents set off bombs, anti-aircraft weapons, gunfire, tracer fire and explosives into the air and honked their horns. But the signals of joy were clear: amid the sounds rose cheers from residents who ran out into the streets to celebrate even as fireballs shot up into the sky.

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MIDDLE EAST

Sweeping arrests in Syrian flashpoint towns. 'Tanks firing' in Syria protest city of Deraa.

Yemen unrest: Deal postponed as Saleh refuses to sign. Gulf official says Yemen deal postponed.

Israel tells UN of 'concern' at Palestinian unity.

April deadliest month for US in Iraq since 2009.

ASIA

Thousands march for May Day across inflation-hit Asia.

Afghanistan: Taliban announce spring offensive. Six killed in Afghanistan attacks on first day of Taliban offensive.

Cambodia's army condemns Thailand for 10 straight days of arms attacks.

Pakistani police foil attempt to burn church.

AFRICA

Gaddafi’s youngest son killed in NATO airstrike; Russia condemns attack.

Nigeria's ruling party wins in riot-hit states.

UN urges Uganda to stop using excessive force against protesters, top opposition leader.

Mubarak could face death penalty, Egyptian official says.

EUROPE

Germany braces itself for invasion of Polish workers as it follows EU immigration rules.

Pope beatifies John Paul II before 1.5M faithful.

Russia Islamists: 'Many killed' in Stavropol siege.

Royal wedding: security fears hit Prince William and Kate Middleton's honeymoon plan.

AMERICAS

Canada's Federal Election: Canadian Conservatives' lead narrows, NDP up - poll. Canada set for election, but result impossible to call.

Cubans mark May Day, await details of change.

Police discover hidden arsenal in Ciudad Juarez.

Census data puts Brazil population at nearly 191 million.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Moroccan police offer glimpse of terror bomb site. Moroccan official blames Al-Qaida for bombing.

Germans arrest three in 'home-grown' terror cell. Germany 'bomb plotters under al-Qaeda orders'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Sony apologises for breach, boosts security.

China production data show slower growth.

US and China on collision course for trade war?