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

Libya protests: EU wary of influx

Monday, February 21st 2011, 22:58

EU ministers condemn the Libyan government's violent repression of protesters in crisis talks in Brussels, which also focus on fears of an influx of immigrants.
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VIDEO: Libyan diplomats abandon regime

Monday, February 21st 2011, 22:56

The killing of protesters by the Libyan regime has been widely condemned around the world, leaving Gaddafi almost completely diplomatically isolated
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Britain condemns Libyan violence

Monday, February 21st 2011, 21:07
related countries: United Kingdom

The UK strongly condemns violence carried out by the Libyan regime as anti-government protests there spread to the capital Tripoli.
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VIDEO: What sort of leader is Gaddafi?

Monday, February 21st 2011, 19:09

During his 40 year rule of Libya, Muammar Gaddafi has been shunned as a supporter of international terrorism but in more recent years relations with the West have been improving.
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Gaddafi regime shaken by protests

Monday, February 21st 2011, 18:08

Col Gaddafi's regime comes under mounting pressure amid unprecedented protests in the Libyan capital and defections by senior diplomats.
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VIDEO: Pressure mounts on Libyan leader

Monday, February 21st 2011, 17:57

Col Gaddafi's regime comes under mounting pressure amid unprecedented protests in the Libyan capital and defections by senior diplomats.
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VIDEO: Is Gaddafi's leadership doomed?

Monday, February 21st 2011, 14:08
related countries: United Kingdom

UK Foreign Secretary William Hague has urged the Libyan leadership to behave with "humanity and restraint".
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Britons in Libya 'helped to move'

Monday, February 21st 2011, 11:13
related countries: United Kingdom

British nationals in eastern Libya are being helped to reach a "place of safety", according to the Foreign Office.
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Gaddafi's son warns of civil war

Monday, February 21st 2011, 10:16

The son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi goes on TV to warn of civil war, as protests that have left scores dead spread to Tripoli.
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AUDIO: Protesters "doing best to oust Gaddafi"

Monday, February 21st 2011, 9:56
related places: Tripoli

Un-named protester in Tripoli: "We are doing our best" to oust Colonel Gaddafi
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VIDEO: Libya 'facing complete regime change'

Monday, February 21st 2011, 7:42
related places: Tripoli

The anti-government protests in Libya have spread to the capital, Tripoli, with reports of gunfire, tear gas and buildings being set on fire.
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VIDEO: Gaddafi's son: 'A few people have died'

Sunday, February 20th 2011, 23:42

Colonel Gaddafi's son appears on Libyan TV to accuse people outside Libya of provoking violence, and claims that reports of the number of deaths have been exaggerated.
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Libya protests spread to capital

Sunday, February 20th 2011, 21:39
related places: Tripoli

Anti-government protests break out in the Libyan capital Tripoli for the first time amid recent unrest in the country.
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Scores killed in Libya 'massacre'

Sunday, February 20th 2011, 20:49

Details emerge of massive casualties in the Libyan city of Benghazi, where doctors say more than 200 people have been killed in anti-government protests.
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AUDIO: Libya: 'We're not living like humans'

Sunday, February 20th 2011, 19:44

Sara lives in the capital of Libya, Tripoli and described what life is like for young women there.
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VIDEO: Scores killed in Libyan unrest

Sunday, February 20th 2011, 18:23

Details have emerged of huge casualty figures in the Libyan city of Benghazi, where troops have launched a brutal crackdown on protesters.
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'Intense violence' in Libyan city

Sunday, February 20th 2011, 7:59

Libyan troops opened fire with machine-guns and large-calibre weapons on anti-government protesters in the second city Benghazi, witnesses say.
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Hague condemns Mid-East violence

Saturday, February 19th 2011, 18:05
related countries: Yemen

Foreign Secretary William Hague has said he is "deeply concerned" by the "unacceptable violence" used against protesters in Libya, Bahrain and Yemen.
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VIDEO: Eastern Libya protests 'growing'

Saturday, February 19th 2011, 17:58

Human rights campaigners say at least 84 people have now been killed in violent disturbances in Libya over the past few days.
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Libya protest deaths 'rise to 84'

Saturday, February 19th 2011, 12:22

The number of people killed in days of growing unrest in Libya rises to 84, according to US-based Human Rights Watch.
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VIDEO: Media crackdown amid Libya unrest

Friday, February 18th 2011, 23:03

Col Muammar Gaddafi's government in Libya has taken a series of measures, including blocking internet sites and shutting off electricity to try to quell rising unrest.
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'New deadly clashes' in Benghazi

Friday, February 18th 2011, 17:51

There have been further deadly clashes between anti-government protesters and police in the Libyan city of Benghazi, eyewitnesses say.
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VIDEO: Amateur video shows Libya unrest

Friday, February 18th 2011, 15:50

At least one person has been killed in protests in Libya on Thursday in what anti-government activists described as a "day of rage".
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Libyan protests 'leave 24 dead'

Friday, February 18th 2011, 11:46

At least 24 people have died in anti-government protests in Libya over recent days, rights activists say.
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VIDEO: No sign of end to unrest in Mid East

Friday, February 18th 2011, 6:37
related countries: Yemen

Further unrest is expected in Yemen, and in Libya, thousands have been out in the streets demanding an end to the rule of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.
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'Deaths' as Libya protests spread

Thursday, February 17th 2011, 22:10

At least one person has been killed in protests across Libya on Thursday, in what anti-government activists described as a "Day of Rage".
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Libyan security official 'sacked'

Thursday, February 17th 2011, 18:01

The regional head of security in the Libyan town of al-Bayda is removed from his post after unrest there in recent days left several dead, local media say.
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Protests rock Libya's second city

Wednesday, February 16th 2011, 22:12

Hundreds of anti-government protesters clash with police and pro-government supporters in the Libyan city of Benghazi, amid ongoing unrest in the region.
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Hezbollah nominee made Lebanon PM

Tuesday, January 25th 2011, 17:17
related countries: Lebanon
related places: Tripoli

Lebanon's president appoints Hezbollah-backed Najib Mikati as prime minister-designate, amid violent protests by thousands of people across the country.
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Libya and EU 'mistreat' migrants

Tuesday, December 14th 2010, 2:10

Amnesty International condemns Libya and the EU over their co-operation to try to prevent African migrants crossing from North Africa to Europe.
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Chavez to move into Gaddafi tent

Saturday, December 11th 2010, 1:07
related countries: Venezuela

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is moving into a tent given by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi so flood victims can take refuge in his office.
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UK 'feared Megrahi prison death'

Wednesday, December 8th 2010, 10:36
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Lockerbie

Britain feared Libya would take harsh action against UK interests if the Lockerbie bomber died in prison, latest Wikileaks cables allege.
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British aid workers held on ship

Thursday, November 11th 2010, 17:43
related countries: United Kingdom

Seven UK aid workers, who were planning to take aid to Gaza, are among a group believed to being held captive on a ship in the Libyan sea.
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Gaddafi frees Libyan journalists

Tuesday, November 9th 2010, 13:36

Libyan authorities free 19 journalists and a senior media executive after an order from leader Col Gaddafi.
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Libyan officials arrest reporters

Monday, November 8th 2010, 17:15

The Libyan authorities are reported to have arrested 19 journalists and a senior media executive.
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EU and Libya reach migrants deal

Wednesday, October 6th 2010, 10:30
related countries: Belgium
related places: Brussels, Tripoli

The EU and Libya reach a deal on illegal migration but Brussels offers only a fraction of the aid requested by Tripoli.
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Ghizzoni named new Unicredit head

Friday, October 1st 2010, 9:30

European multinational bank Unicredit chooses a new head after Alessandro Profumo quit over share sales to Libya.
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Victim's father in bomber meeting

Monday, September 20th 2010, 16:32

A father who lost his daughter in the Lockerbie bombing has travelled to Libya to meet the man convicted of the atrocity.
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Libya sorry for shooting at boat

Tuesday, September 14th 2010, 22:53
related countries: Italy

Libya apologises after one of its Italian-supplied patrol boats fired machine-gun shots at a Sicilian fishing trawler.
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Gaddafi in 'black Europe' warning

Tuesday, August 31st 2010, 12:47

Libya's Col Gaddafi says the EU should pay Libya at least 5bn euros a year to stop illegal African immigration and avoid a "black Europe".
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Lockerbie bomber restraint urged

Friday, August 20th 2010, 13:09

The UK government urges Libya not to celebrate the first anniversary of the release of the man responsible for the Lockerbie bombing.
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Barclays settles criminal charge

Monday, August 16th 2010, 18:14
related countries: Burma, Cuba, Iran, United States

Barclays Bank is to pay $298m (£190m) to settle criminal charges that it violated US sanctions in dealings with Cuba, Iran, Libya, Sudan and Burma.
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Ex-BP boss never discussed bomber

Sunday, August 15th 2010, 9:33

Former BP boss Lord Browne tells an audience in Edinburgh he never discussed the release of the Lockerbie bomber when he held talks with Libya's leader.
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Israeli jailed in Libya released

Monday, August 9th 2010, 9:47
related countries: Israel

An Israeli man, who had been held in Libya since March on suspicion of spying, is released after prolonged, indirect negotiations.
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BP set to begin Libyan drilling

Saturday, July 24th 2010, 15:28
related countries: Mexico

BP is set to begin drilling off Libya amid safety concerns over the Gulf of Mexico spill and accusations over the Lockerbie bomber.
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Villeneuve confirms Durango link

Wednesday, July 21st 2010, 10:07

Jacques Villeneuve distances himself from reports that the son of controversial Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is an investor in his new team.
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Libyan 'Gaza ship' docks in Egypt

Wednesday, July 14th 2010, 19:27
related countries: Israel

A Libyan aid ship which aimed to break Israel's blockade of Gaza ends its journey in Egypt
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Israel tries to stop Libyan ship

Wednesday, July 14th 2010, 4:28
related countries: Israel

Israeli navy vessels are shadowing a Libyan-chartered ship carrying aid for Gaza, despite confusion about its final destination.
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