Lack of consensus on Libyan bombings
2011-03-22 08:21:55
As US and European forces rained missiles and bombs on Libya over the weekend, international consensus remained elusive on the intervention scheme.
Gadhafi compound bombed
2011-03-22 08:17:56
Western forces launched a second wave of air strikes on Libya overnight and officials in Tripoli said a missile intended to kill Muammar Gadhafi had destroyed a building in his fortified compound.
Ban urges Libya to end violence against civilians
2011-03-21 22:13:27
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged Libyan authorities to end violence against civilians in a press conference held in Cairo on Monday with Arab League (AL) chief Amr Moussa.
Turkey wants quick end to Libya intervention
2011-03-21 20:20:01
Turkish Defense Minister Vecdi Gonul said Monday it was the UN's decision, not NATO's, to set up a no-fly zone over Libya, indicating again Turkey's reluctance to support NATO intervention against Libya.
Missile blasts Gadhafi's compound
2011-03-21 16:53:13
A cruise missile blasted Moammar Gadhafi's residential compound in an attack that carried as much symbolism as military effect.
Libya vows 'long war' after western strike
Danish fighters end strike mission in Libya
2011-03-21 13:54:11
Four Danish F16 fighters took part in the first round of air strikes launched by Western forces Saturday against Libyan government troops, Defence Minister Gitte Lillelund Bech said on Sunday night.
Second Iranian plane forced to land in Turkey
2011-03-21 13:18:31
An Iranian cargo plane was forced to land in southeast Turkey for the second time within a week on suspicion it was carrying weapons or bomb-making material to Syria, Turkish media reported on Sunday.
Haiti's presidential run-off ends
2011-03-21 11:08:40
Haiti's presidential run-off between former first lady Miralnde Manigat and singer Michel Martelly ended on Sunday in peace.
Explosions rock Tripoli amid Libya's ceasefire
2011-03-21 09:59:30
Strong explosions ripped off the Libyan capital of Tripoli Sunday night although Libya announced a fresh ceasefire.
Attacks may drive Libya to 'anarchy'
2011-03-21 08:24:26
Air strikes launched by Western forces against Libya will bring anarchy to the North African country, analysts warned.
Bahrain's opposition groups call for talks
2011-03-21 08:18:01
Main opposition groups in Bahrain have eased their conditions for talks to end a crisis that has drawn in neighboring Gulf armies and raised tensions in the oil-exporting region.
Millions vote in Egypt's referendum
2011-03-21 08:01:22
Millions of Egyptians were joyfully waiting for hours on Saturday to cast their ballots on a package of constitutional changes eliminating restrictions on political rights and civil liberties.