Libya’s revolutionary fighters say they have gained control of the town of Sirte — a move that could lead the provisional government to declare the country liberated. National Transitional Council fighters say they made a final push into the coastal town, Thursday, after encountering weeks of stiff resistance from well-armed loyalists to former leader Moammar […]
Last Strong for Libya’s Gadhafi Falling To NTC
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 6:35 am (UTC-5)
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Libya’s Provisional Fighters Liberating Sirte
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
Libya’s revolutionary fighters appear to have gained control of former leader Moammar Gadhafi’s hometown of Sirte — a move that provisional government officials have said would allow them to declare the country liberated. Military leaders say National Transitional Government fighters made a final advance into the coastal town Thursday, following a short confrontation with Gadhafi […]
Libya’s Provisional Fighters Gain Ground in Sirte
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 5:45 pm (UTC-5)
Intense gunbattles are underway in Libya’s coastal city of Sirte, where provisional government forces relaunched their offensive against fighters supporting former leader Moammar Gadhafi after die-hard loyalists had pushed them back. National Transitional Council fighters said Wednesday they have confined Gadhafi loyalists to a small portion of one neighborhood but continue to face stiff resistance. […]
Libya’s Provisional Fighters Gain Ground in Sirte
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 7:30 am (UTC-5)
Intense gunbattles are underway in the Libyan town of Sirte, where provisional government fighters say they have narrowed the positions held by supporters of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. The National Transitional Council fighters said Wednesday they have confined Gadhafi loyalists to a portion of one neighborhood. However, they say they continue to face stiff resistance. […]
Clinton Pledges More US Aid in Libya Stop
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Libya on Tuesday to meet with the country’s new rulers, while Libyan provisional government fighters launched an assault on the last remaining stronghold of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. Clinton arrived in the capital, Tripoli, where she pledged millions of dollars in new aid for educational programs and medical […]
Clinton in Libya, Pledges More US Aid
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Libya for a previously unannounced visit with the country’s new rulers, while Libyan provisional government fighters launched an assault on the last remaining stronghold of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. Clinton arrived Tuesday in the capital of Tripoli, where she pledged millions of dollars in new aid for […]
Clinton in Libya, Pledges More US Aid
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Libya for a previously unannounced visit with the country’s new rulers, while Libyan provisional government fighters launch an assault on one of the last remaining strongholds of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. Clinton arrived Tuesday in the capital of Tripoli, where she pledged millions of dollars in new […]
Clinton in Libya, Pledges More US Aid
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Libya for a previously unannounced visit with the country’s new rulers, while Libyan provisional government fighters launch an assault on one of the last remaining strongholds of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. Clinton arrived Tuesday in the capital of Tripoli, where she is pledging millions of dollars in […]
Clinton in Libya for Unexpected Visit
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Libya for a previously unannounced visit with the country’s new rulers, while Libyan provisional government fighters launch an assault on one of the last remaining strongholds of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. Clinton arrived Tuesday in the capital of Tripoli, where she is expected to pledge millions […]
Libyan Provisional Fighters Launch Assault on Sirte
Posted October 18th, 2011 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of Libyan provisional government fighters have launched an assault on the coastal city of Sirte, a day after saying they captured the other remaining stronghold of loyalists to former leader Moammar Gadhafi. Pro-Gadhafi fighters have been hemmed into a small area of Sirte, where National Transitional Council forces have tried for weeks to gain […]
