Ban urges Libya to end violence against civilians

2011-03-21 22:13:27

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged Libyan authorities to end violence against civilians in a press conference held in Cairo on Monday with Arab League (AL) chief Amr Moussa.

Turkey wants quick end to Libya intervention

2011-03-21 20:20:01

Turkish Defense Minister Vecdi Gonul said Monday it was the UN's decision, not NATO's, to set up a no-fly zone over Libya, indicating again Turkey's reluctance to support NATO intervention against Libya.

Missile blasts Gadhafi's compound

2011-03-21 16:53:13

A cruise missile blasted Moammar Gadhafi's residential compound in an attack that carried as much symbolism as military effect.
Libya vows 'long war' after western strike 

Haiti's presidential run-off ends

2011-03-21 11:08:40

Haiti's presidential run-off between former first lady Miralnde Manigat and singer Michel Martelly ended on Sunday in peace after an extension of one more hour of voting time in the capital city.

Attacks may drive Libya to 'anarchy'

2011-03-21 08:24:26

Air strikes launched by Western forces against Libya will bring anarchy to the North African country, analysts warned.

Bahrain's opposition groups call for talks

2011-03-21 08:18:01

Main opposition groups in Bahrain have eased their conditions for talks to end a crisis that has drawn in neighboring Gulf armies and raised tensions in the oil-exporting region.

Millions vote in Egypt's referendum

2011-03-21 08:01:22

Millions of Egyptians were joyfully waiting for hours to cast their ballots on a package of constitutional changes eliminating restrictions on political rights and civil liberties.

Libya vows 'long war' after allies strike

2011-03-21 06:54:07

Muammar Gadhafi vowed a "long war" against the international military force that struck at his forces with air strikes and dozens of cruise missiles that shook the Libyan capital early on Sunday... Western warplanes, missiles hit Libya
Libyan government distributes weapons to people
Attacks may drive Libya to 'anarchy'

Libya vows 'long war' after western strike

2011-03-21 06:54:07

Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi vowed a "long war" against the international military force that struck at his forces with air strikes.
Western warplanes, missiles hit Libya
Libyan government distributes weapons to people
Attacks may drive Libya to 'anarchy'

Initial operation in Libya successful: Mullen

2011-03-20 22:56:16

Initial stage of an international operation to set up a no-fly zone over Libya "has been successful," said US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen on Sunday.

World leaders gather in critical Libya talks

2011-03-19 22:26:05

World leaders met Saturday in a summit in Paris that could be the final step before international military action against Moammar Gadhafi's forces in Libya.

Gadhafi forces shell rebel-held Misrat

2011-03-19 22:18:19

Residents of the rebel-held Libyan city of Misrata said government snipers were shooting people from rooftops on Saturday and the hospital had run out of anaesthetic.
Benghazi hospital has 26 dead after attack-TV
Fighter plane shot down in Benghazi
Obama rules out US ground troops in Libya