News: Libya

We have started to collect the most important news related to Libya in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Libya: news

UK forces to resume Libya rescue

Sunday, February 27th 2011, 9:27
related countries: United Kingdom

RAF and special forces teams are expected to continue their mission to rescue the remaining British citizens stranded in Libyan desert camps.
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UN imposes sanctions on Gaddafi

Sunday, February 27th 2011, 8:36

The UN Security Council votes unanimously to impose sanctions on Muammar Gaddafi's Libyan regime for its attempts to put down an uprising.
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RAF planes rescue 150 from Libya

Sunday, February 27th 2011, 0:24

Two RAF Hercules have flown about 150 civilians to safety after a rescue mission in the Libyan desert, the defence secretary says.
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VIDEO: Gaddafi look-alike at supporters' rally

Sunday, February 27th 2011, 0:13
related places: Tripoli

Colonel Gaddafi has been arming his civilian supporters in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, in preparation for more clashes with rebels.
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VIDEO: 'Huge crush' at Libya-Tunisia border

Saturday, February 26th 2011, 22:33
related countries: Tunisia

As thousands try to cross the border from protest-hit Libya into Tunisia, the Red Cross has warned that people are being injured as the overwhelmed authorities struggle to cope.
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UN debates steps against Gaddafi

Saturday, February 26th 2011, 22:00

The UN Security Council meets to consider action against Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi's government over its attempts to put down the uprising.
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VIDEO: Benghazi's joy at new-found freedom

Saturday, February 26th 2011, 21:01

The Libyan port city of Benghazi is now firmly under opposition control, much to the delight of many residents.
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Final UK rescue plane in Tripoli

Saturday, February 26th 2011, 17:57
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Tripoli

The final rescue plane chartered by the UK government for people seeking to escape from Libya arrives at Tripoli airport.
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VIDEO: Gaddafi's son: "Peace is returning"

Saturday, February 26th 2011, 14:25
related places: Tripoli

Col Gaddafi's son tells selected members of the international media that Tripoli is calm but admits Libyan forces had bombed sites in the country.
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Britons in Tripoli urged to flee

Saturday, February 26th 2011, 14:24
related places: Tripoli

The final rescue flight to bring back trapped Britons takes off for Libya, with Foreign Secretary William Hague urging people to take the chance to flee.
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VIDEO: Pressure on Gaddafi amid Libya chaos

Saturday, February 26th 2011, 11:17
related places: Tripoli

The UN Security Council is gathering in New York to consider action against Muammar Gaddafi's government in Libya, as thousands continue to flee the country.
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Obama announces Libya sanctions

Saturday, February 26th 2011, 7:24

The US announces sanctions against Muammar Gaddafi's regime, as the UN chief urges the body's Security Council to take action over the Libya crisis.
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Obama outlines sanctions on Libya

Saturday, February 26th 2011, 2:10
related countries: United States

US President Barack Obama announces sanctions against Libya's government, blocking financial transactions of Col Gaddafi and several of his close associates.
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VIDEO: Gaddafi's son will "live and die in Libya"

Friday, February 25th 2011, 23:01
related places: Tripoli

Anti-government protesters in Libya's capital Tripoli have reportedly come under heavy gunfire after Friday prayers.
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Canadian rescue jet leaves empty

Friday, February 25th 2011, 22:53
related countries: Canada
related places: Tripoli

An aircraft sent to rescue Canadian citizens from Libya left Tripoli without any passengers on board, after failing to find any Canadians at the airport.
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Tripoli protesters 'under fire'

Friday, February 25th 2011, 21:37

Anti-Gaddafi protesters in Tripoli face gunfire, reports say, as the Libyan leader addresses supporters and the UN chief calls for Security Council action.
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VIDEO: Benghazi begins to rebuild itself

Friday, February 25th 2011, 19:35

Opposition forces have started the process of building a new society and a new infrastructure in Benghazi, where some of Libya's bloodiest fighting took place
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PM pledge on last Libya Britons

Friday, February 25th 2011, 18:38

Prime Minister David Cameron has said the government "will do everything it can" to evacuate safely up to 500 Britons remaining in Libya.
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VIDEO: Exodus at the Libya-Tunisia border

Friday, February 25th 2011, 16:45

Thousands of people are streaming across the Libya - Tunisia border to reach safety as Libya sinks deeper into chaos
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PM backs Libya 'war crimes' probe

Friday, February 25th 2011, 16:32
related countries: United Kingdom

David Cameron says the UK is pressing for an investigation into whether the Libyan regime has committed "war crimes" during its crackdown on popular protests.
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VIDEO: Libya protests after Friday prayers

Friday, February 25th 2011, 13:00

They have been large scale protests in the Libyan city of Benghazi. The city is being run by a committee of judges and lawyers and locals are being urged to return to work.
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VIDEO: Libya video 'shows street battles'

Friday, February 25th 2011, 12:55

Thousands may have been killed or injured as the Libyan government crackdown escalates "alarmingly", says the UN human rights head.
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Indians in Libya to be flown out

Friday, February 25th 2011, 10:49
related countries: India

The Indian government says it will operate two flights a day out of Libya for the next 10 days to evacuate its nationals.
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Obama seeks consensus over Libya

Friday, February 25th 2011, 6:05
related countries: Italy, United Kingdom, United States

US President Barack Obama calls the leaders of the UK, France and Italy as international efforts to respond to the violence in Libya gather pace.
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VIDEO: 'Banditry' and 'chaos' in Libya

Thursday, February 24th 2011, 23:20
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Gatwick, Tripoli

Three British evacuation flights have left the Libyan capital Tripoli, with one of them landing at Gatwick airport on Thursday.
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Cameron in Libya response apology

Thursday, February 24th 2011, 23:16
related countries: United Kingdom

Prime Minister David Cameron says he is "incredibly sorry" for the delays in getting Britons out of Libya and "lessons will be learned".
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Gaddafi says Bin Laden to blame

Thursday, February 24th 2011, 22:11

Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi tells state TV that Osama Bin Laden and his followers are to blame for the protests racking his country.
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Oil prices climb to fresh highs

Thursday, February 24th 2011, 22:00

Oil prices rise amid fears the unrest in Libya may spread to other oil suppliers, with Brent crude hitting $119 a barrel.
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VIDEO: Opposition tightens grip in Libya

Thursday, February 24th 2011, 19:52

Anti-government forces have claimed areas in the east of Libya and there are some reports of clashes in western cities.
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Gaddafi digs in as protests mount

Thursday, February 24th 2011, 14:15

The area controlled by Libya's embattled leader Col Muammar Gaddafi is shrinking, reports say, as the opposition gains momentum.
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First Libya rescue plane returns

Thursday, February 24th 2011, 10:08
related countries: United Kingdom

Dozens of Britons are being flown back to the UK from Libya following unrest as the government faces criticism over its response to situation.
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Obama condemns crackdown in Libya

Thursday, February 24th 2011, 7:15
related countries: United States

US president condemns the violent crackdown by Libyan authorities on peaceful protesters as "outrageous and unacceptable".
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VIDEO: Obama condemns 'outrageous' Libya

Thursday, February 24th 2011, 6:30
related countries: United States

US President Barack Obama has denounced the violent crackdown by the Libyan authorities on peaceful protesters as "outrageous and unacceptable".
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UK rescue plane arrives in Libya

Thursday, February 24th 2011, 2:41

The first of three government-chartered planes to bring Britons home from Libya arrives from the UK, amid criticism of ministers' response.
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Brent oil price at $111 a barrel

Wednesday, February 23rd 2011, 22:27

The price of Brent crude hits $111 a barrel, and US crude hits $100 a barrel, as worries persist about unrest in Libya.
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Gaddafi battles for western Libya

Wednesday, February 23rd 2011, 22:21

Libyan ruler Col Muammar Gaddafi battles to control the country's west as protesters consolidate eastern towns and foreigners continue to flee.
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VIDEO: Britons criticise Libya evacuation plan

Wednesday, February 23rd 2011, 20:10

Some Britons trapped in Libya have criticised the government for failing to get them out sooner - while some countries have already evacuated their own nationals
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India set for Libya evacuation

Wednesday, February 23rd 2011, 14:52
related countries: India

The Indian government says that it is preparing for a "mammoth operation" involving planes and ships to evacuate its nationals from Libya.
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PM vows to rescue Libya Britons

Wednesday, February 23rd 2011, 14:19
related countries: United Kingdom

The UK is working "flat out" to get British nationals out of Libya as soon as possible, David Cameron says, amid growing criticism of the speed of its response.
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VIDEO: Pressure mounts on isolated Gaddafi

Wednesday, February 23rd 2011, 14:03

Pressure has mounted on isolated Libyan ruler Col Muammar Gaddafi after a chorus of international condemnation and resignations by top officials.
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More pressure on isolated Gaddafi

Wednesday, February 23rd 2011, 13:46

Pressure is mounting on isolated Libyan ruler Col Muammar Gaddafi after a chorus of UN condemnation and new resignations by top officials.
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Europe races to pull out of Libya

Wednesday, February 23rd 2011, 10:13
related places: Tripoli

More planes and ships head for Libya to rescue foreigners from the chaos as thousands remain stranded at Tripoli airport.
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