Former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was killed Thursday in an assault by provisional government forces on his hometown of Sirte, sparking nationwide celebrations. Gadhafi was 69 years old. The autocratic leader ruled Libya for more than four decades until a rebellion began in the country’s east in February and advanced across the country before ousting […]
Libya’s Autocratic Ex-Leader Gadhafi Killed in Sirte, Libyans Celebrate
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Libya’s Gadhafi Shot to Death in Sirte
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
Former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has been killed in an assault by provisional government forces on his hometown of Sirte. Gadhafi was 69 years old. He had ruled Libya for more than four decades. The prime minister of Libya’s National Transitional Council, Mahmoud Jibril, confirmed Gadhafi’s death. At a news conference in Tripoli, Mr. Jibril […]
Gadhafi’s Death Met with Relief
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 2:45 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says the death of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi proves “definitively” that the four-decade Gadhafi regime has come to an end. He spoke Thursday at the White House. He said a year ago the notion of a free Libya seemed impossible and congratulated the Libyan people for demanding their rights. Mr. Obama […]
Gadhafi’s Death Met with Relief
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 2:20 pm (UTC-5)
World leaders are congratulating the Libyan people on the start of a new era following the announced death of former Libyan leader, Moammar Gadhafi. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, traveling in Afghanistan, told Fox News that confirmation of Gadhafi’s death would be a “sigh of relief.” She separately told CBS News that while significant, […]
Libya’s Gadhafi Shot to Death in Sirte
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 2:20 pm (UTC-5)
Former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has been killed in an assault by provisional government forces on his hometown of Sirte. Gadhafi was 69 years old. He had ruled Libya for more than 40 years. The prime minister of Libya’s National Transitional Council, Mahmoud Jibril, confirmed Gadhafi’s death. At a news conference in Tripoli, Mr. Jibril […]
Former Libyan Leader Gadhafi Killed in Hometown
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 1:35 pm (UTC-5)
Former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has been killed in an assault by provisional government forces on his coastal hometown of Sirte. The prime minister of Libya’s National Transitional Council, Mahmoud Jibril, confirmed Gadhafi’s death on Thursday at a news conference in Tripoli. He also said it is time for Libyans to build a new, united […]
IEA: Many Months To Restore Libya’s Oil Output
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
An expert at the International Energy Agency says it may be “many months” before Libya’s damaged oil industry can resume full production. The head of IEA’s Oil Industry and Markets Division, David Fyfe, said Thursday there are “many logistical, operational and security related challenges” to overcome in Libya Before the uprising, Libya produced about 1.6 […]
Former Libyan Leader Gadhafi Killed in Hometown
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
Former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is dead. Libyan provisional government forces killed Gadhafi in a final assault on his coastal hometown of Sirte on Thursday, after launching an uprising in February against his four-decade autocratic rule. The prime minister of Libya’s National Transitional Council, Mahmoud Jibril, confirmed Gadhafi’s death at a news conference in Tripoli. […]
Gadhafi’s Death Has Little Impact On Oil Prices
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
The death of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi appeared to have little impact on the world price of crude oil on Thursday. At one point, the price declined by more than one dollar in New York trading. The Bloomberg financial news service attributed the change to investor worries that Europe’s continuing financial problems could cut […]
Former Libyan Leader Gadhafi Killed
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
Former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is dead. Libyan provisional government forces killed Gadhafi Thursday in a final assault on his coastal hometown of Sirte, seven months after launching an uprising against his four-decade autocratic rule. The prime minister of Libya’s National Transitional Council, Mahmoud Jibril, confirmed Gadhafi’s death at a news conference in Tripoli. Gadhafi […]
