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Edition: U.S. Article Comments (0) Full Focus Editor's choice A selection of our top photos from the past 48 hours. Full Article Follow Reuters Yemen ruler ready to step down, Syria protests spread Tweet Share this By Cynthia Johnston and Mohamed Sudam SANAA (Reuters) - Yemeni President Ali Abdullah said on Friday he was ready to cede power, the third Arab ruler who may be forced out by popular protests which began in North Africa and have now spread into the... Email Print Related News Protests spread against Assad rule in Syria 4:02pm EDT Yemen's Saleh says wants to put power in safe hands 3:53pm EDT Thousands chant "freedom" despite Assad reform offer Thu, Mar 24 2011 Yemeni opposition says No to Saleh's new offer Thu, Mar 24 2011 Syrian forces shoot protesters, kill 6 in mosque Wed, Mar 23 2011 Analysis & Opinion Libya and selective US intervention Why democracy will win Related Topics World » Jordan » Yemen » Anti-government protesters, demanding the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, shout slogans during a rally in the southern city of Karish March 25, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Stringer By Cynthia Johnston and Mohamed Sudam SANAA | Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:42pm EDT SANAA (Reuters) - Yemeni President Ali Abdullah said on Friday he was ready to cede power, the third Arab ruler who may be forced out by popular protests which began in North Africa and have now spread into the Gulf, Syria and Jordan. Saleh said he said he would cede power only into "safe hands" and Yemeni political sources said talks were under way to work out the details of a peaceful transition. But in Syria, protests challenging the rule of President Bashar al-Assad spread across the country after security forces killed dozens of demonstrators in the southern city of Deraa. "The barrier of fear is broken. This is a first step on the road to toppling the regime," said Ibrahim, a middle-aged lawyer in Deraa. "We have reached the point of no return." Saleh's departure would present a new challenge to Western countries already embroiled in a week-old military intervention in Libya, amid fears that instability in Saudi Arabian neighbor Yemen could open the way for al Qaeda to expand its power there. "We don't want power, but we need to hand power over to safe hands, not to sick, resentful or corrupt hands," said Saleh, who had come under intense pressure to quit since snipers fired on anti-government protesters a week ago, killing 52 people. That bloodshed prompted a string of defections that severely weakened Saleh's position, including by military figures such as top general Ali Mohsen, as well as diplomats and tribal leaders. A source close to Mohsen said he and Saleh had discussed a deal in which both men and their families would leave Yemen, while political sources said broader talks were underway on a political transition. A diplomat in the capital Sanaa, however, said it was premature to discuss an outcome. "It can go either way." In Syria, Assad's government promised on Thursday to look at giving greater freedom to Syrians. But there was more bloodshed after Friday prayers, with witnesses reporting at least 23 dead, including three in the capital Damascus. Information on casualties was limited and authorities restricted journalists' movements. HAULING DOWN ASSAD'S STATUE In Deraa, tens of thousands marched in funerals for some of the dead, chanting "Freedom." In a central square, a Reuters correspondent saw protesters haul down a statue of Assad's father, late president Hafez al-Assad, before security men in plain clothes opened fire with automatic rifles from buildings. The crowd of some 3,000 scattered under volleys of bullets and tear gas. The reporter saw some wounded helped into cars and ambulances. It was unclear how many, if any, were killed. By evening, however, security forces appeared to have melted away, a crowd of protesters gathered again in the main square and set a government building on fire, witnesses said. 1 2 3 Next World Jordan Yemen Tweet this Share this Link this Digg this Email Reprints We welcome comments that advance the story directly or with relevant tangential information. 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