Gadhafi blames west

2011-03-10 07:59:40

Embattled Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi accused Western nations of wanting to control Libya's oil in a television interview.

Gadhafi exit talks rejected

2011-03-09 07:14:20

A Muammar Gadhafi envoy offered to hold talks on the Libyan leader's exit, but the rebels rejected negotiations with a leader they do not trust.
Libyan rebel gives Gaddafi 72 hours to quit

Libyan rebel gives Gaddafi 72 hours to quit

2011-03-08 22:27:28

Rebels will not pursue Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi over crimes they say he has committed if he steps down from his post in the next 72 hours, the head of the rebel National Libyan Council said.

Gadhafi forces gain ground at oil port

2011-03-08 06:54:48

Libyan rebels ceded ground to Muammar Gadhafi's advancing forces on Monday as the US came under increasing pressure to arm the opposition, and the UN appointed a humanitarian envoy.

Egypt's new government sworn in

2011-03-08 05:19:25

Egypt's new cabinet, led by Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, was sworn in on Monday before Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.

Tunisian premier names a new government

2011-03-07 23:03:11

Tunisia's prime minister named a new government Monday after a spate of resignations that has revived questions about the country's post-revolution direction.

Libya rejects UN sanctions on senior officials

2011-03-07 09:29:37

The Libyan government officially rejected the United Nations Resolution 1970 which imposed travel ban and assets freeze on Gaddafi's family and some senior officials, and expressed "deep regret" over the position of the UN Security Council.

Gadhafi's nurse says he is in good health

2011-03-07 06:51:39

Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi is in good health and is a "great psychologist", one of his Ukrainian nurses told a local television channel.

Libyan gov't forces regain control of Zawiya

2011-03-06 11:55:38

The Libyan government forces have completely regained control of Zawiya, some 40 km west of the country' s capital of Tripoli after the two-day fighting, Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Khalid Kilba told reporters Saturday.

Gunfire scatters marchers

2011-03-05 07:48:53

Forces loyal to Muammar Gadhafi fired tear gas at protesters in Tripoli on Friday.

Egypt sets Mar 19 date for referendum

2011-03-04 22:25:16

A referendum on amendments to Egypt's constitution will take place on March 19, the Egyptian government said on its Facebook page, quoting the ruling Supreme Council for the Armed Forces.

Rebel Libyan council chief vows "victory or death"

2011-03-04 20:22:14

The head of Libya's rebel National Libyan Council opposing the rule of Muammar Gaddafi on Friday vowed: "Victory or death."