Moammar Gadhafi was known for both his controversial policies and his flamboyance during his 42-year rule of Libya. Gadhafi was in power from 1969 when he deposed the nation’s king in a military coup until his ouster in August. Colonel Gadhafi gained a reputation as an eccentric, donning flowing robes and animal skins and surrounding […]
Gadhafi’s 42-Year Rule Marked By Controversy
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
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Gadhafi’s 42-Year Reign Marked By Controversy
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
Moammar Gadhafi was in power from 1969 when he deposed the nation’s king in a military coup until National Transitional Council fighters overran his compound in August. National Transitional Council officials say the former Libyan leader died Wednesday as transitional fighters took control of Gadhafi’s hometown. Sirte was the last remaining bastion controlled by Gadhafi […]
Gadhafi’s 42-Year Reign Marked by Controversy
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 8:05 am (UTC-5)
(RERUNNING FOR MONDAY USE)) Moammar Gadhafi, whose rule appears to be coming to an end in Libya, is the Arab world’s longest-serving head of state, in power since 1969 when he deposed the nation’s king in a military coup. Colonel Gadhafi gained a reputation as an eccentric, donning flowing robes and animal skins and surrounding […]
Gadhafi’s 42-Year Reign Marked by Controversy
Posted August 21st, 2011 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
Moammar Gadhafi, whose rule appears to be coming to an end in Libya, is the Arab world’s longest-serving head of state, in power since 1969 when he deposed the nation’s king in a military coup. Colonel Gadhafi gained a reputation as an eccentric, donning flowing robes and animal skins and surrounding himself with all female […]
Libyan Leader’s 42-Year Reign Marked by Controversy
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
Embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is the Arab world’s longest-serving head of state, in power since 1969 when he deposed the nation’s king in a military coup. Colonel Gadhafi gained a reputation as an eccentric, donning flowing robes and animal skins and surrounding himself with all female bodyguards. Labeled the “mad dog of the Middle […]
