In other news:
Yemen's army reportedly retook the southern town of Jaar from al Qaeda-linked militants, a major victory for the U.S.-backed offensive. [Reuters]
Egypt's deposed strongman Hosni Mubarak is slipping in and out of consciousness. [Associated Press]
A convoy carrying Britain's ambassador to Libya was ambushed. [Reuters]
U.S. foe Hugo Chavez launched his presidential reelection bid in Venezuela. [Associated Press]
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