Libya declares cease-fire after UN resolution vote
2011-03-19 07:45:46
Libya declared an immediate cease-fire and promised to stop military operations Friday in a bid to fend off international military intervention...
Libya declares ceasefire after UN resolution
2011-03-18 21:00:45
Libyan Foreign Minister Musa Kusa said his country has announced a ceasefire and halted all military operations, saying Libyan is keen on protecting all civilians and foreigners.
UN votes for no-fly zone over Libya
2011-03-18 08:55:25
The UN Security Council voted to impose a no-fly zone over Libya, authorizing “all necessary measures” to protect civilians.
Libyan forces prepare major knockout
2011-03-18 08:13:22
Libyan forces were mobilizing for a major knockout against rebels to recapture rebel strongholds of Benghazi and Misrata as the world is mulling a no-fly zone over the unrest-torn North African country.
UN Security Council okays no-fly zone over Libya
2011-03-18 07:39:41
The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to authorize a no-fly zone over Libya and called for "all necessary measures," excluding troops on the ground, to protect civilians under threat of attack in the North African country.
Scrutiny on global nuclear industry intensifies
2011-03-17 09:22:38
The crisis in Japan means higher costs, canceled projects and laser-like regulatory scrutiny for the global nuclear industry.
Bahrain clashes leave at least 6 dead
2011-03-17 08:40:40
Soldiers and riot police expelled hundreds of protesters from a landmark square in Bahrain's capital on Wednesday, using tear gas and armored vehicles to try to subdue the growing movement calling for an end to the 200-year-old monarchy.
Gadhafi forces push into rebel stronghold
2011-03-17 08:34:45
Muammar Gadhafi's forces pushed toward the Libyan rebel stronghold of Benghazi on Wednesday, and his government predicted victory within days while world powers debated imposing a no-fly zone to help stop him.
Bahrain imposes curfew, bans all gatherings
2011-03-16 22:26:08
Bahrain's Defense Forces (BDF) imposed Wednesday curfew from 4 pm (1300 GMT) to 4 am (0100 GMT) in several areas of the capital, state-run BNA news agency reported.
Uruguay officially recognizes Palestinian State
2011-03-16 09:34:25
The government of Uruguay on Tuesday announced its official recognition of the Palestinian State as an independent and sovereign country, and reaffirmed its commitment to the Middle East peace process
Curfew to be imposed in key locations in Bahrain
2011-03-16 09:21:40
Bahrain's Defence Force (BDF) will take charge of national security and impose curfew at specific places under the present state of emergency, the Bahrain News Agency reported Tuesday.
Security Council to meet on Libyan no-fly zone
2011-03-16 09:07:13
The UN Security Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday morning to discuss the issue of the no-fly zone over Libya, Li Baodong, the Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations told reporters here.