Libya's new transitional government has been sworn in at a ceremony in the capital Tripoli. Ministers promised to remain faithful to the objectives of the revolution that overthrew Colonel Gaddafi. The new Prime Minister Abdurrahim al-Keib said they were looking forward to leading the country until the elections due in a few months.

President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen has condemned an attack today in the capital Sanaa which left at least five people dead and many wounded. He's ordered an investigation into the violence, which took place one day after Mr Saleh signed a deal to step down. Gunmen loyal to him opened fire on thousands of protesters who object to Mr Saleh being given immunity from

prosecution

. Under the accord, Mr Saleh hands over power to his deputy.

The Indian cabinet has approved its biggest economic reform in years: the opening up of the country's vast retail market to foreign supermarkets. The move paves the way for companies such as Wal-Mart, the world's biggest retailer, to gain access to India's

lucrative

retail sector which is worth an estimated $450bn a year. The move had been bitterly opposed by millions of small traders who fear they'll be put out of business by the retail giants. Dharmendra Kumar is a spokesman for a lobby group which opposes foreign investment in India.

"It's a threat to the grass roots sector which caters for poor consumers; and it's also a threat to their supply sources, to the smaller markets and smaller farmers. So it would be dangerous for the established retail sector if it's not regulated properly."