Eastern suburb bombed, anti-aircraft fire heard in Tripoli

2011-03-24 05:35:18

The eastern suburb of Tripoli was bombed by Western warplanes and intensive anti-aircraft fire were heard Wednesday night in the Libyan capital, a Xinhua reporter said.

Loud explosions in Tripoli

2011-03-23 15:45:09

Loud explosions and intensive anti-aircraft fire were heard in Tripoli Tuesday, as the United States and France agreed on the role of NATO in the Western-led coalition's military actions in the North African country.

Gaddafi vows to fight on

2011-03-23 09:12:51

Libyan leader Mouammar Gaddafi made his first public appearance in a week near Tripoli late Tuesday, vowing to fight on.

Loud blasts, anti-aircraft fire heard in Tripoli

2011-03-23 04:50:08

Loud explosions and intensive anti-aircraft fire were heard Tuesday night in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, which has been bombed by Western forces.

NATO to enforce Libya arms embargo with naval blockade

2011-03-22 22:53:26

NATO ambassadors agreed Tuesday to deploy a naval blockade of Libya in support of the United Nations' arms embargo on the troubled North African country, a NATO diplomat said.

US warplane crashes in Libya, pilot safe

2011-03-22 18:39:54

A US Air Force F-15E fighter jet crashed in Libya overnight, but its crew were safe.

Former Israeli president Katsav jailed for rape

2011-03-22 15:59:46

Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav was sentenced on Tuesday to seven years in jail for rape, Israeli media said.

Cuba eases production limit amid 'bread crisis'

2011-03-22 14:47:08

Cuba's rapidly growing number of small private restaurants has forced the government to reorganize private bread production, a state-run daily necessity in Cuba, Cuban daily Granma said Monday.

Opposition to Libya attacks grows

2011-03-22 10:49:43

Opposition to the attacks by the US and its allies on Libya grew louder from several nations.
No-fly zone widening; Gadhafi no target

Yemeni general backs protesters

2011-03-22 09:23:24

A top general threw his support behind protesters on Monday and warned Yemen could slip into civil war, after snipers shot dead dozens of demonstrators.

Libyan capital under 3rd round of airstrikes

2011-03-22 09:08:01

Loud explosions and heavy anti-aircraft gunfire were heard in the Libyan capital city of Tripoli at around 9:00 pm local time on Monday.

Divisions strain NATO push for Libyan airstrikes

2011-03-22 08:54:41

Discord erupted in Europe over whether the military operation in Libya should be controlled by NATO.
Libyan capital under 3rd round of airstrikes
58 percent say Britain is wrong to intervene