A fierce gunbattle has erupted in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, between fighters loyal to Moammar Gadhafi and opposition forces trying to establish control in the city. Witnesses reported hearing a barrage of gunfire on Thursday outside of the Corinthia hotel, where many foreign journalists are staying. Libyan opposition fighters have been pouring into Tripoli to […]
Gadhafi Forces, Rebels Clash in Tripoli
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
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Libya’s Rebel Envoy Warns of Disorder Without Funds
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
The emerging governing authority in Libya is appealing for financial help from world powers, warning there will be grave destabilization in Libya if it cannot pay people’s salaries and provide services in the post-Gadhafi era. Mahmoud Jibril of Libya’s Transitional National Council spoke as he received Italy’s pledge to unfreeze about $500 million held in […]
Fresh Clashes in Libyan Capital
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
A fierce gunbattle has erupted in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, between fighters loyal to Moammar Gadhafi and opposition forces trying to establish control in the city. Witnesses reported hearing a barrage of gunfire on Thursday outside of the Corinthia hotel, where many foreign journalists are staying. Libyan opposition fighters have been pouring into Tripoli to […]
Nations Meet in Turkey to Discuss Libya’s Future
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
Turkey’s foreign minister has urged the United Nations to unfreeze Libyan assets to help the North African country move forward following the uprising against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Ahmet Davutoglu made the call Thursday in Istanbul, where diplomats from around 30 countries are meeting to discuss ways to support Libya’s opposition. The Libya Contact Group, […]
Libyan Rebels Ratchet Up Search for Gadhafi
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
Libyan opposition fighters are advancing toward Moammar Gadhafi’s hometown, Sirte, and pouring into Tripoli to help battle the remnants of his forces in the capital. Pro-Gadhafi forces have been massing for a showdown in Sirte, which is about 400 kilometers east of Tripoli. Mr. Gadhafi’s whereabouts are unknown, but U.S. officials believe he is still […]
Libyan Rebels Ratchet Up Search for Gadhafi
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Libyan opposition fighters are advancing toward Moammar Gadhafi’s hometown, Sirte, and pouring into Tripoli to help battle the remnants of his forces in the capital. Pro-Gadhafi forces have been massing for a showdown in Sirte, which is about 400 kilometers east of Tripoli. Mr. Gadhafi’s whereabouts are unknown, but U.S. officials believe he is still […]
Libya’s Rebel Envoy Appeals for Frozen Assets
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
The emerging governing authority in Libya is appealing for financial help from world powers, warning there will be grave destabilization in Libya if it cannot pay people’s salaries and provide services in the post-Gadhafi era. Mahmoud Jibril of Libya’s Transitional National Council spoke as he received Italy’s pledge to unfreeze about $500 million held in […]
Libya’s Rebel Envoy Tours Europe for Frozen Assets
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
The head of Libya’s rebel Transitional National Council is continuing his tour of European countries Thursday in the hopes of securing the release of billions of dollars in frozen Libyan assets. Mahmoud Jibril is scheduled to meet in Italy with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, a day after he met French President Nicolas Sarkozy. While […]
Britain Says NATO Aiding Hunt for Gadhafi
Posted August 25th, 2011 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
Britain says NATO is helping Libyan rebels in their hunt for leader Moammar Gadhafi and members of his regime, as the opposition offers a reward for Mr. Gadhafi’s capture. British Defense Minister Liam Fox told Britain’s Sky News Thursday that NATO is providing the rebels with intelligence and reconnaissance equipment to aid in their search […]
