Yemen opposition sign deal for peace

Yemen's opposition has signed a deal brokered by the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) to end the country's political crisis. The deal, signed by the opposition in the capital, Sanaa, yesterday commits Saleh to leaving office within 30 days and may hand over power to Vice President,in return for immunity from prosecution.Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh out of office within a month and called for holding early presidential elections to end domestic political crisis when speaking to tens of thousands of his supporters gathering near the presidential palace. Reports from Sanaa said Saleh had resolved his objections over the GCC brokered deal in which gives him immunity from prosecution if he resigns within 30 days and deal may be signed as early as Sunday.Anti-government protest has 170 protesters been killed since the demonstrations began three months ago.