World datelines

China: 60th anniversary

BEIJING — Beijing closed down its streets overnight Friday in the heart of the city near Tiananmen Square as tens of thousands of people joined in the first dress rehearsal for China's 60th anniversary parade.

On Oct. 1, the People's Republic of China celebrates six decades since its founding. The first full-fledged rehearsal was held overnight for hours along Chang An Avenue, the major boulevard that runs in front of the Forbidden City.

Honduras: Deal rejected

TEGUCIGALPA — The head of the Organization of American States closed the door Friday on a compromise offered by Honduras' interim leader because it would not restore the president ousted in a coup.

OAS Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza warned there will be no agreement to end Honduras' crisis unless Manuel Zelaya returns to the presidency. Interim President Roberto Micheletti offered this week to resign if Zelaya gives up his claim to the presidency.

Indonesia: Ferry capsizes

JAKARTA — An overcrowded ferry sank off the coast of Indonesia, leaving five people dead and at least 18 others missing, police and media reports said Saturday.

The ship, Sari Mulia, capsized Friday night while traveling from Negara to Banjarmasin on Indonesia's part of Borneo island, police Sgt. Edy said. He said more than 100 people were rescued while five were found dead.

Iran: Prosecution sought

TEHRAN — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called for the prosecution of Iran's top opposition leaders Friday, backing hard-liners pushing for escalation of the postelection crackdown.

More than 100 prominent opposition politicians and activists have been on trial on charges of seeking to topple the clerical leadership through a "velvet revolution." But so far, the top rung of the opposition — Mir Hossein Mousavi, who claims to have won the June 12 election, and his allies Mahdi Karroubi and former President Mohammad Khatami — have not been touched.

Mexico: Swine flu surge?

MEXICO CITY — Mexico says there could be as many as 1 million swine flu cases nationwide during the winter, a steep rise from the current number of 21,264.