expressed concern over the rest because the yemeni government has been a key ally in the fight against al qaeda. the president spoke to his supporters, said he's willing to step down but only to what he id sa, quote, safe hands. there's been word of key talks between saleh and a top army general o dekted to the opposition. sources say they have considered a deal where both men would resign and leave th country. the two mass rallies come a week after dozens were killed at a protest. saleh who's been in office for more than 30 years condemned the bloodshed but urged his supporters to stand firm. now to the libya conflict and detai s on who will comman the nato mission. we learned today that job will turn to canadian general in naples, italy. meantime, british fighters have ent tanks in position to target ajdabiya. pro-gadhafi forces have been going reportedly house to house