World News - News April 23, 2011

Rebels in besieged Libyan city claim a victory (KLKN)
Government troops retreated to the outskirts of Misrata under rebel fire Saturday and the opposition claimed victory after officials in Tripoli decided to pull back forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi following nearly two months of laying siege to the western city.

Kim Kardashian Draws Attention to Armenian Genocide Recognition as Anniversary Nears (huliq)
Celebrity Kim Kardashian is not a political activist, but she is of Armenian descent, and she's taken to blogging and Tweeting that it is high time that the Armenian Genocide be recognized for what it was: a genocide.

Official royal wedding guest list confirmed; Mr Bean will be there (680News)
The full list of confirmed guests and the seating plan for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was released by the British monarchy Saturday.

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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Off Solomon Islands (WHIOTV)
A powerful earthquake has struck in waters off the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific.

Taiwanese President Ma to try for second term (Lake Wylie Pilot)
Taiwan's president officially tossed his hat in the ring for a second four-year term Saturday, hoping a record of strong economic recovery and markedly improved ties with rival China will lead him to victory early next year.

Fighting Resumes Along Thailand-Cambodia Border (ABC News)
A border clash between troops from Cambodia and Thailand resumed Saturday, a day after at least six soldiers were killed and thousands of civilians were forced to evacuate the battle zone.

Easter terrorism offensive feared (Romsey Advertiser)
Security forces in Northern Ireland have been placed on full alert amid fears that dissident republicans could unleash an Easter offensive.

Sheen begins 72-hour Passion play (Andover Advertiser)
Hollywood brought a timely reminder of the Easter message to a beach in South Wales as Michael Sheen embarked on a 72-hour live performance.

Toddler's rescuer 'guardian angel' (Andover Advertiser)
A British holidaymaker who caught a toddler after she fell from a hotel balcony has been hailed a "guardian angel" as authorities open an inquiry into how the accident happened.

Report: Transocean contributed to Gulf disaster (KVUE)
Flaws in Transocean Ltd.'s emergency training and equipment and a poor safety culture contributed to the deadly Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion that led to the Gulf oil spill, according to a Coast Guard report released Friday.