Libya’s interim government says its forces have broken through Gadhafi loyalist defenses and entered the coastal city of Sirte, one of the former leader’s remaining bases of support. Officials for the National Transitional Council said late Thursday several thousand of their fighters from Misrata advanced into the center of former leader Moammar Gadhafi’s hometown, where […]
Libya’s Anti-Gadhafi Forces Enter Sirte, Face Strong Resistance
Posted September 16th, 2011 at 12:25 am (UTC-5)
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Cameron, Sarkozy Visit Libya as Forces Enter Sirte
Posted September 15th, 2011 at 9:11 pm (UTC-5)
The leaders of Britain and France visited two of Libya’s newly freed cities Thursday, offering broad support for the country’s new rulers as provisional authority forces attempted their first significant assault on Moammar Gadhafi’s hometown. British Prime Minister David Cameron and his French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy, were welcomed by jubilant crowds in the capital, Tripoli, […]
European Leaders Get Warm Welcome in Benghazi
Posted September 15th, 2011 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
British Prime Minister David Cameron and his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy were welcomed by jubilant crowds Thursday in Tripoli and Benghazi as Libyan Provisional authority forces advanced on Moammar Gadhafi’s hometown of Sirte. Mr. Cameron told cheering Libyans that they are an “inspiration to the world” and that Britons salute their courage. Mr. Sarkozy earned […]
Cameron Promises to Help Hunt Down Gadhafi
Posted September 15th, 2011 at 9:16 am (UTC-5)
British Prime Minister David Cameron is promising to help hunt former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and bring him to justice. Mr. Cameron on Thursday called on the overthrown Libyan leader and his followers to “give up” during a news conference in Tripoli. The British leader spoke along side his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy. The French […]
Cameron Promises to Help Hunt Down Gadhafi
Posted September 15th, 2011 at 8:36 am (UTC-5)
British Prime Minister David Cameron is promising to help hunt former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and bring him to justice. Mr. Cameron on Thursday called on the overthrown Libyan leader and his followers to “give up” during a news conference in Tripoli. The British leader spoke along side his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy. The two […]
Leaders of Britain, France Visit Libya for Talks
Posted September 15th, 2011 at 7:06 am (UTC-5)
British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are in Libya for talks with the country’s interim government, becoming the first foreign heads of state to visit the nation since the overthrow of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. The two leaders, who arrived Thursday, were scheduled to hold talks with National Transitional Council Chairman […]
Leaders of Britain, France Visit Libya for Talks
Posted September 15th, 2011 at 5:06 am (UTC-5)
British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are in Libya for talks with the country’s interim government, becoming the first foreign heads of state to visit the nation since the overthrow of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. The two leaders, who arrived Thursday, were scheduled to hold talks with National Transitional Council Chairman […]
Leaders of Britain, France to Visit Libya Thursday
Posted September 15th, 2011 at 2:18 am (UTC-5)
Libya’s interim government says the leaders of Britain and France will travel to the North African nation Thursday, becoming the first foreign heads of state to visit the country since the overthrow of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. Senior officials from Libya’s National Transitional Council said British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy […]
African Union Resists Calls to Recognize Libya’s Transitional Government
Posted September 15th, 2011 at 1:35 am (UTC-5)
The African Union appeared to soften its stance towards Libya’s transitional government on Wednesday, but still stopped short of recognizing the group as the country’s legitimate leadership. In a statement released after meeting in South Africa, the Ad Hoc Committee of the African Union said it is committed to working with the National Transitional Council […]
Leaders of Britain, France to Visit Libya Thursday
Posted September 14th, 2011 at 8:15 pm (UTC-5)
Libya’s interim government says the leaders of Britain and France will travel to the North African nation Thursday, becoming the first foreign heads of state to visit the country since the overthrow of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. Senior officials from Libya’s National Transitional Council said British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy […]
