Libyan rebel forces have attacked the government-held coastal town of Brega, a strategic oil hub in the east of the country. Medical sources in nearby Ajdabiya said Thursday that one rebel was killed and at least five wounded in the clashes as opposition fighters reported the first columns advancing beyond a front line that had […]
Airstrikes Kill 6 Islamist Militants in Southern Yemen
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 5:55 pm (UTC-5)
Yemeni security officials say airstrikes on Islamist militants in the southern province of Abyan have killed at least six fighters. The airstrikes took place before dawn Thursday, hitting a police station taken over by militants earlier this year in the town of Mudiya. Dozens of Islamist fighters rushed to the scene to evacuate the wounded […]
Diplomats Gather in Istanbul to Discuss Political Solution to Libyan Conflict
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 4:10 pm (UTC-5)
International diplomats are gathering in Istanbul to discuss a political solution to the civil war in Libya, whose leader Moammar Gadhafi has reiterated a vow to fight to the end against rebels trying to end his 42-year rule. Diplomats expected to attend Friday’s talks in the Turkish city include U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, […]
Diplomats Gather in Istanbul to Dicuss Political Solution to Libyan Conflict
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
International diplomats are gathering in Istanbul to discuss a political solution to the civil war in Libya, whose leader Moammar Gadhafi has reiterated a vow to fight to the end against rebels trying to end his 42-year rule. Diplomats expected to attend Friday’s talks in the Turkish city include U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, […]
Spain Demands Iraqi PM Appear in Camp Ashraf Probe
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 12:30 pm (UTC-5)
A Spanish judge has announced plans to question Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and three Iraqi military officers in a probe into the deaths of 34 people at an Iranian exiles’ camp in Iraq. Judge Fernando Andreu announced his intentions this week to question the four in connection to a deadly Iraqi military raid at […]
Arab League Seeks UN Palestinian Statehood Recognition
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
The Arab League says it will ask the United Nations for recognition of an independent Palestinian state — a move opposed by Israel, the U.S. and some European Union nations. Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby announced the decision on Thursday, following a meeting in Qatar. Elaraby did not say when the group would present its […]
Airstrikes Kill 3 Islamist Militants in Southern Yemen
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
Yemeni security officials say airstrikes on Islamist militants in the southern province of Abyan have killed at least three fighters. The officials say the airstrikes happened before dawn Thursday, hitting a police station seized by the militants earlier this year in the town of Wudiya. There were conflicting reports about whether U.S. or Yemeni warplanes […]
Libyan Rebels Retake Village, World Powers Mull Libya’s Future
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
Libyan rebels are planning their next move after retaking a strategic village near Tripoli, while world powers are gathering in Turkey for talks on Libya’s future. Rebels regained control of al-Qawalish on Wednesday, following bitter clashes with forces loyal to leader Moammar Gadhafi. The opposition fighters have been trying to use the village, located about […]
Activists: Syrian Forces Kill 6, Arrest 20 in Opposition Crackdown
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 9:45 am (UTC-5)
Syrian rights activists say government forces have killed six people and arrested more than 20 others since Wednesday in the latest crackdowns on opposition activists around the country. Rights groups say security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters in the eastern town of Deir el-Zour on Thursday, killing two and wounding another five. Elsewhere, activists […]
