A team of UN investigators is on the ground in Libya to inquire into human rights violations. The group will look at alleged abuses by the Gaddafi regime, as well as by the rebels and NATO forces. The government says it will cooperate with the inquiry. The team will travel widely, visiting hospitals and prisons, and will talk to civilians and soldiers.

 

Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have reportedly reached a landmark agreement to settle their various differences. Hamas rules in Gaza while Fatah controls the West Bank. The deal would allow the warring factions to form an interim unity government ahead of elections later in the year.

 

A 24-hour strike will shut ports along Australia's east coast on Saturday. Negotiations between the Maritime Union and Patrick Stevedores over pay and conditions have broken down. According to the Australian newspaper, ports in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne will close on Saturday with Fremantle docks to follow suit on Monday.

 

And with just one sleep to go before that wedding, Prince William and Kate Middleton have wrapped up their final rehearsal at Westminster Abbey. Large crowds craned to try to get a glimpse of the royal couple who swept by in a motorcade with blacked-out windows.