U.S. President Barack Obama says Moammar Gadhafi’s rule is “coming to an end” as he pressed the Libyan leader to relinquish power while urging rebels not to seek justice through violent reprisals. The president called on Mr. Gadhafi to prevent further bloodshed and instruct loyalist forces who continue fighting “to lay down their arms for […]
Obama: Gadhafi Regime Ending
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 2:45 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says the regime of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is coming to an end. The president Monday called on Mr. Gadhafi to relinquish power. He said the situation in the North African country is very fluid and uncertain, and that the Gadhafi regime has unraveled. President Obama said there is still fierce […]
South Africa Denies Sending Planes for Gadhafi
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 1:35 pm (UTC-5)
South Africa says it has not sent planes to Libya to help embattled leader Moammar Gadhafi flee his country. In a statement Monday, the government said it wished to dispel rumors that South African aircraft will fly Colonel Gadhafi and his family to an undisclosed location. Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane told reporters that the Libyan […]
World Leaders Praise Libyan Rebel Advances
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
World leaders are applauding the rebel advance into Libya’s capital, Tripoli, as a step toward ending violence in the country and beginning a democratic future. The United States, the European Union, Britain and Italy all have said Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s rule is coming to an end, and they have urged the Libyan leader to […]
South Africa Denies Sending Planes for Gadhafi
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
South Africa says it has not sent planes to Libya to help embattled leader Moammar Gadhafi flee the country. In a statement Monday, the South African government said it wished to dispel rumors that South African aircraft will fly Colonel Gadhafi and his family to an undisclosed location. Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane told reporters that […]
Identity of Libyan Rebels Somewhat of a Mystery
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 1:30 pm (UTC-5)
Over the past several months, one Western nation after another turned against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and recognized the opposition Transitional National Council as Libya’s legitimate government. Recognition of the TNC’s role came despite lingering questions about the group’s composition and its plans for Libya’s future. In announcing U.S. recognition of the TNC July 15, […]
World Leaders Praise Libyan Rebel Advances
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
World leaders are applauding the rebel advance into Libya’s capital, Tripoli, as a step toward ending violence in the country and beginning a democratic future. The United States, the European Union, Britain and Italy all have said Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s rule is coming to an end, and they have urged the Libyan leader to […]
Markets Anticipate Eventual Return Of Libyan Oil Exports
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 10:25 am (UTC-5)
The apparent progress toward resolving the conflict in Libya caused a key global oil price to drop sharply on Monday. Prices for a barrel of Brent crude oil fell about $3.50 to as low as $105.15 in London trading. Brent is the benchmark price for about half the world’s oil. Before the rebellion in Libya, […]
Libyan Rebels Control Most of Capital, Fighting Continues
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
Libyan rebels trying to oust Moammar Gadhafi say they control most of the capital, Tripoli, but shooting continued Monday as pockets of fighters loyal to the Libyan leader were holding out in parts of the city. The rebels said fighting intensified when tanks emerged from Mr. Gadhafi’s Bab al-Aziziya compound and opened fire. The head […]
Libyan Council Head Talks of Post-Gadhafi Future
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
The head of the Libyan opposition Transitional National Council has congratulated the rebel fighters who advanced into Tripoli and said “we are now in the final stages of ousting Moammar Gadhafi.” Mustapha Abdel Jalil, speaking in Benghazi Monday, also appealed for the protection of civilians and property. He urged people to practice restraint and not […]
