Gadhafi, in letter, asks Obama to end airstrikes

2011-04-07 08:14:44

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi appealed directly to US President Barack Obama on Wednesday to end what Gadhafi called "an unjust war."

Forces attack Gbagbo's residence

2011-04-06 22:24:55

Pro-Ouattara forces in Cote d'Ivoire affirmed on Wednesday that they had launched an assault on the residence of president Laurent Gbagbo.

Benghazi remains quiet as clashes go on

2011-04-06 20:22:51

Benghazi remained quiet on Wednesday though anti-government militants pulled back from Brega due to fierce attacks by troops loyal to Gadhafi.

World calls for ceasefire, political solution in Libya

2011-04-06 15:37:04

Countries and regional organizations in the world are calling for immediate ceasefire and political solution in Libya.

Gbagbo cornered by rivals

2011-04-06 08:04:15

Cote d'Ivoire incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo hunkered down in a bunker at his home on Tuesday after being cornered by his arch rival's followers.

US eases off in Libya, Gadhafi holds on

2011-04-06 07:19:50

The US combat role is ending in Libya, the rag-tag rebels are reeling and the Pentagon is betting its European allies can finish the job.

NATO isn't doing enough

2011-04-06 07:00:36

A rebel military leader lashed out at NATO Tuesday, saying it was falling short in its mission to protect Libyan civilians.

Cote d'Ivoire's Gbagbo proposes truce from UN mission

2011-04-05 20:59:28

Cote d'Ivoire's embattled Laurent Gbagbo proposed a cease-fire from United Nations (UN) mission in the country, as forces loyal to his rival, the internationally recognized president Alassane Ouattara were reported to have seized control of the presidential residence in Abidjan, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Libyan officials cross border into Tunisia

2011-04-05 19:03:13

Two Libyan officials have crossed the border point of Ras El Jedir into Tunisia, Tunisia's official TAP news agency reported on Monday evening.

Envoy says Gbagbo negotiating surrender

2011-04-05 18:35:23

Laurent Gbagbo is negotiating his surrender after forces loyal to cote d'Ivoire's presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara launched a major assault.

EU to launch military operation for relief aid in Libya

2011-04-05 14:35:19

The European Union has decided to launch military operation to facilitate humanitarian assistance in Libya.

Rebels reject transition proposal

2011-04-05 07:37:53

The Libyan rebels' Transitional National Council on Monday rejected any transition under Muammar Gadhafi's sons after The New York Times reported that...Turkey seeks to mediate for truce in Libya
UN envoy says end of Libya conflict unlikely