Posts Tagged Libya


Militias may drag Libya into civil war

Libya risks sliding into civil war unless it cracks down on the rival militias which filled the vacuum left by Moammar Gadhafi downfall, the head of the interim administration said after an outbreak of violence in the capital. msnbc.com: World news

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Libya marks 1st independence day in 42 years

Libyans celebrated the 60th anniversary of the country’s independence from Italy and France Latest World Headlines – CBS News

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Libya looks to reclaim 1,000s of missing missiles

Leaders fear missiles lost in this year’s fighting could wind up with terrorists, but there’s no consensus on how to get them back Latest World Headlines – CBS News

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Panetta becomes first Pentagon chief to visit Libya

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta arrived in Tripoli Saturday, making history as the first Pentagon chief to ever set foot on Libyan soil. msnbc.com: World news

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US lifts sanctions on Libya

The United States on Friday lifted most of the economic sanctions it had in place against Libya before the fall of former ruler Moammar Gadhafi. msnbc.com: World news

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi faces trial in Libya

ICC’s chief prosecutor says captured son of Muammar Gaddafi could be tried in Libya as long as trial meets court’s standards The chief international criminal court prosecutor has admitted that the captured son of Muammar Gaddafi could be tried in Libya rather than The Hague, meaning he faces the death penalty if convicted. The ICC, [...]

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Libya Weighs Life After Gadhafi

It’s been one month since Moammar Gadhafi’s death. Libyans were celebrating within hours of his killing. A month later, the jubilance has waned and the violence continues. Weekends on All Things Considered guest host Laura Sullivan talks with New York Times correspondent Clifford Krauss from Tripoli. News

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Libya says Gadhafi son to be tried at home

Libya’s new leaders said Sunday they will try Moammar Gadhafi’s son at home and not hand him over to the International Criminal Court where he’s charged with crimes against humanity. msnbc.com: World news

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Seif al-Islam Gadhafi captured in southern Libya

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: what next for Libya and the west?

With calls for his transfer to the international criminal court, Saif’s treatment will be an important test for Libya’s changing profile Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is a significant prize for the Libyan rebel authorities, but his treatment, trial and fate will be an important test of their readiness to accept international standards of human rights and [...]

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