Peaceful handover sought in Libya
2011-09-07 13:32:28
Libyan rebel forces are seeking a peaceful handover of the town of Bani Walid, one of a few strongholds still held by Muammar Gadhafi's loyalists, and have reportedly clinched a deal.
Hundreds dying daily in Somalia
2011-09-06 09:54:38
Famine has spread to six out of eight regions in southern Somalia, with 750,000 people facing imminent starvation.
Mubarak's trial to resume Wednesday
2011-09-06 09:16:20
A court in Cairo Monday adjourned the trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak until Wednesday after hearing the testimony of three witnesses, state TV reported.
Gadhafi in 'good health'
2011-09-06 08:54:31
Muammar Gadhafi is in good health and in good spirits somewhere in Libya, his spokesman Moussa Ibrahim said in remarks broadcast.
Mubarak trial to resume Wednesday
2011-09-06 06:22:43
A court in Cairo Monday adjourned the trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak until Wednesday after hearing the testimony of three witnesses, state TV reported.
Head of Gadhafi's security brigade in Niger
2011-09-06 05:53:36
The head of Muammar Gadhafi's security brigades, Mansour Dhao, has crossed into Niger from Libya and is due to travel on to the Nigerien capital, Niamey, two Nigerien officials said on Monday.
Protesters scuffle in Egypt
2011-09-05 20:19:02
Hosni Mubarak's third appearance in court in the capital of Cairo has aroused clashes both in and outside the courtroom.
Negotiations over Gadhafi stronghold break down
2011-09-05 19:08:21
Libya's rebel leaders said negotiations over the peaceful hand-over of the town of Bani Walid, 150 km southeast of the capital Tripoli.
Ex-Egyptian President Mubarak faces third trial
2011-09-05 17:38:11
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will be on trial for the third time on Monday along with his two sons and former Interior Minister Habib el-Adli.
Israel vows 'tolerance' for protests
2011-09-06 08:09:09
A senior officer said Israeli soldiers would show "much more tolerance" towards Palestinian demonstrations.
Libya rebels failed talks with loyalist
2011-09-05 06:10:20
Negotiations over the surrender of one of Moammar Gadhafi's remaining strongholds have collapsed, and Libyan rebels were waiting for the green light to launch their final attack on the besieged town of Bani Walid, a spokesman said.
Searching Gaddafi's whereabouts
2011-09-04 23:05:51
Forces of Libya's National Transitional Council have identified the whereabouts of ousted leader Muammar Gaddafi.
