Honduras authorities lift curfew
Honduran authorities lifted a curfew imposed since the ousting of President Manuel Zelaya two weeks ago - a sign the interim government is trying to restore normality in the crisis-gripped country.
In a nationally broadcast announcement, the interim government said the curfew had reached its objective to "restore calm" and curb crime.
The administration of Roberto Micheletti imposed the curfew after soldiers escorted Mr Zelaya out of the country at gunpoint on June 28, plunging Honduras into political turmoil.
Hondurans were ordered to stay in their homes from 11pm to 4.30am.
The government briefly extended it from sunset to sunrise when Mr Zelaya attempted to return to Honduras and the military blocked his plane from landing by parking vehicles on the runway on July 5.
Daily demonstrations for and against the forcibly exiled leader have disrupted transit and prompted many businesses to close.
Many governments have withdrawn their ambassadors to protest the coup.
The interim government said Hondurans nationwide can now go out at night.
Juan Barahona, leader of the Zelaya support base, said officials were under pressure from bars and other businesses hurt by the curfew.
"This is to give the world the impression that there is an environment of freedom in the country," he said.