Israel says Iranian naval vessels provocation
2011-02-23 06:34:11
Two Iranian naval ships passed through Egypt's Suez Canal into the Mediterranean on Tuesday heading for Syria, a source at the canal authority said, a move that Israel condemned as a "provocation".
Hamas condemns violence against Libyan protestors
2011-02-22 19:11:58
Islamic Hamas movement, which controls the Gaza Strip, on Tuesday condemned violence by the Libyan forces against protestors.
UN Security Council to meet on Libya on Tuesday
2011-02-22 11:57:49
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to meet behind closed doors at 9:00 am EST (1400 GMT) Tuesday to discuss the current situation in Libya.
Gaddafi says he is in Libya
2011-02-22 08:42:28
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi said in a brief appearance on state TV Tuesday that he is in Tripoli, rejecting reports that he fled the country to Venezuela.
Gaddafi to denounce 'agitative rumors'
2011-02-22 08:07:55
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi will soon denounce "agitative rumors" in an interview in front of his residence, Libyan state TV reported.
Gaddafi's son denies residential areas bombed
2011-02-22 06:40:42
The son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi said that air raids on Monday targeted ammunition depots and not populated areas in Tripoli and Benghanzi.
Official denies Gaddafi 'fleeing for Venezuela'
2011-02-22 03:03:50
Libya's deputy foreign minister denied media reports that leader Muammar Gaddafi has fled Libya over the latest wave of protests and unrest that swept the country over the past seven days, the state TV reported Monday.
Muslim scholars urge joining anti-Gaddafi uprising
2011-02-22 01:00:47
A host of Muslim scholars in Libya issued a fatwa (a religious edict) urging all Muslims to join the protests against the Libyan leadership, Al-Jazeera TV reported.
Libyan justice minister resigns
2011-02-22 00:16:16
Libya's justice minister resigned on Monday in protest at excessive use of violence against protesters, according to Libya's Quryna newspaper.
Sudan's President not to run for next elections
2011-02-21 16:56:43
Sudan's ruling National Congress Party (NCP) on Monday announced that Sudanese President Omar al- Bashir would not run in the next presidential elections, scheduled after four years.
Gadhafi's son warns of civil war in Libya
2011-02-21 08:52:16
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's son Seif al-Islam said in a televised address early Monday that Libya was in danger of civil wars if the clashes escalate.
Iranian ships to sail Suez; Israel takes 'grave view'
2011-02-21 07:36:42
Two Iranian navy vessels were approaching Egypt's Suez Canal on Sunday.