Libya
In Libya, fleeing migrants are mistaken for Qadhafi’s mercenaries
World
March 6, 2011
In Libya, fleeing migrants are mistaken for Qadhafi’s mercenaries
Benghazi--As battles rage on in Libyan cities between rebel forces and armed brigades loyal to Libya’s unpopular leader, Muammar Qadhafi,…
Rebels capture Libyan oil port from Qadhafi forces
World
March 5, 2011
Rebels capture Libyan oil port from Qadhafi forces
Libyan rebels have captured the oil port town of Ras Lanouf from pro-Muammar Qadhafi forces, their first military victory in…
UNHCR fears civilians may be prevented from fleeing Libya
Egypt
March 4, 2011
UNHCR fears civilians may be prevented from fleeing Libya
The number of civilians fleeing Libya to Tunisia has dropped significantly since Wednesday afternoon, according to the United Nations High…
European states, US evacuating thousands from Libya
Egypt
March 4, 2011
European states, US evacuating thousands from Libya
Several European countries including France, Germany and Spain began concerted efforts Thursday to shuttle thousands of migrants from Libya to…
Libyan rebels, Qadhafi forces battle for oil sites
World
March 4, 2011
Libyan rebels, Qadhafi forces battle for oil sites
Al-Uqayla, Libya--Libyan rebels prepared for further attacks by forces loyal to leader Muammar Qadhafi on Friday as both sides struggled…
Venezuela’s proposal on Libya unclear, says Arab League
Egypt
March 3, 2011
Venezuela’s proposal on Libya unclear, says Arab League
A proposal by Venezuela's president to solve the current crisis in Libya does not include a clear plan, Hisham Youssef,…
Two US warships move closer to Libya via Suez Canal
Egypt
March 2, 2011
Two US warships move closer to Libya via Suez Canal
Two US warships have passed through the Suez Canal on their way to the Mediterranean Sea and closer to Libyan…
Arabs reject ‘foreign intervention’ in Libya
World
March 2, 2011
Arabs reject ‘foreign intervention’ in Libya
The Arab League on Wednesday said it was opposed to forms of foreign intervention in Libya, as reports emerged that…
Palestinian refugees fleeing Libya turned back at border by Egypt authorities
Egypt
March 2, 2011
Palestinian refugees fleeing Libya turned back at border by Egypt authorities
The continuing violence against Libyan protesters has forced thousands of refugees to flock to Egypt’s borders in recent days. While…
Arab League chief calls Libya situation ‘tragic’
Egypt
March 2, 2011
Arab League chief calls Libya situation ‘tragic’
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa has described the current situation in Libya as "tragic" in light of the ruling regime’s…