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

Kidnapped tourists freed in Niger

Saturday, October 14th 2006, 16:12
related countries: Italy, Niger

Two Italian tourists kidnapped in Niger two months ago are freed after mediation by Libya.
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Libya prison deadline after death

Monday, October 9th 2006, 9:35

Libya's authorities order prisoners to end a protest, after a shooting by guards.
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Italy and Libya accused of abuse

Tuesday, September 12th 2006, 22:38
related countries: Italy

A leading human rights group accuses Italy and Libya of abusing African migrants trying to enter Europe.
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EU seeks Libya aid over borders

Tuesday, September 5th 2006, 10:27
related countries: Italy, Malta

The EU plans joint naval patrols with Libya to curb the flow of illegal immigrants to Malta and Italy.
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Gaddafi warns revolution enemies

Friday, September 1st 2006, 13:08

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi urges supporters to kill those trying to reverse the gains of his revolution.
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Migrants 'die' on voyage to Italy

Saturday, July 29th 2006, 14:57
related countries: Italy

Illegal immigrants rescued by the Italian navy, tell rescuers that 13 people died during their crossing from Libya.
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Chavez talks oil on Libya visit

Thursday, May 18th 2006, 0:06
related countries: Venezuela

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visits Libya for talks with Muammar Gaddafi, centring on the oil trade.
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Libya welcomes new US relations

Tuesday, May 16th 2006, 11:04
related countries: United States
related places: Washington

Libya hails Washington's decision to renew full diplomatic ties as a "new page" in mutual relations.
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US to renew full ties with Libya

Monday, May 15th 2006, 21:32
related countries: United States

The US says it will take Libya off its list of state sponsors of terrorism and restore full diplomatic ties after 25 years.
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Libya retrial of Bulgaria medics

Thursday, May 11th 2006, 9:57
related countries: Bulgaria

A Libyan court begins the retrial of five Bulgarian medics accused of infecting children with HIV.
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Taiwan's Chen stops over in Libya

Thursday, May 11th 2006, 6:02
related countries: China, Taiwan

Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian makes a surprise transit stop in Libya, in a move likely to anger China.
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Trial fears for Libyan dissident

Friday, May 5th 2006, 0:16

A political prisoner in Libya faces a possible death penalty for slandering Col Gaddafi, Human Rights Watch says.
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Six die in Cameroon plane crash

Sunday, April 23rd 2006, 17:06
related countries: Cameroon, Chad

Six people die after a cargo plane carrying aid from Libya to Chad crashes in neighbouring Cameroon.
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May retrial for Libya HIV medics

Saturday, April 22nd 2006, 18:14

The retrial of six foreign medics accused of infecting Libyan children with HIV will start in May, officials say.
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Libya concert marks US bombing

Saturday, April 15th 2006, 4:50
related countries: United States
related places: Tripoli

Libya marks the 20th anniversary of the US bombing raids on Tripoli and Benghazi with a high-profile concert.
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IRA bomb victims to sue Gaddafi

Saturday, April 8th 2006, 17:58

Victims of IRA bombing attacks are to sue Libya's Government and its leader Colonel Gaddafi.
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US may help destroy Libya arms

Friday, March 31st 2006, 11:22
related countries: United States

US defence officials are considering plans to help Libya destroy its stockpile of banned chemical weapons.
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Libya's reforming premier sacked

Monday, March 6th 2006, 2:41

Libyan Prime Minister Shukri Ghanem, who has helped to end his country's international isolation, is removed.
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Libya frees political prisoners

Thursday, March 2nd 2006, 14:41

Libya releases dozens of political prisoners, including members of the Muslim Brotherhood movement.
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Libya suspends minister over riot

Saturday, February 18th 2006, 16:15

The Libyan interior minister is suspended after 10 die in protests against Prophet Muhammad cartoons.
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Italy cartoon row minister quits

Saturday, February 18th 2006, 15:23
related countries: Italy

The Italian minister who sparked rioting in Libya after wearing a T-shirt of the Muhammad cartoons resigns.
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Ten die in Libya cartoon clash

Saturday, February 18th 2006, 7:28
related countries: Italy

At least 10 people are killed in Libya during an anti-Italian protest over the Muhammad cartoons, police say.
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Ten die in Libya cartoon clash

Saturday, February 18th 2006, 7:28
related countries: Italy

At least 10 people are killed in Libya during an anti-Italian protest over the Muhammad cartoons, police say.
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Gaddafi son backs Bush on reform

Friday, February 10th 2006, 16:48
related countries: United States
related places: Bush

The son of Libya's Muammar Gaddafi says he agrees with the US president on Middle Eastern democracy.
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Sudan and Chad to discuss tension

Wednesday, February 8th 2006, 5:52
related countries: Chad, Sudan

The leaders of Chad and Sudan are due to meet in Libya to try to defuse rising tensions over cross-border clashes.
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Libya to shut embassy in Denmark

Sunday, January 29th 2006, 23:02
related countries: Denmark

Libya says it is closing its embassy in Denmark in a row over newspaper cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Football: Morocco crash out

Saturday, January 28th 2006, 19:18
related countries: Morocco

Morocco crash out of the African Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw with Libya in their final Group A game.
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Clockwatch: African Cup of Nations

Saturday, January 28th 2006, 18:38
related countries: Egypt, Morocco
related places: Cairo

Egypt play the Ivory Coast and Libya face Morocco in the final Group A games of the Nations Cup in Cairo.
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Football: Ivory Coast through

Tuesday, January 24th 2006, 21:41

Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure score as Ivory Coast defeat unlucky Libya.
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Clockwatch: Egypt 3-0 Libya

Friday, January 20th 2006, 16:21
related countries: Egypt

Hosts Egypt beat Libya 3-0 in the opening game at the 25th African Cup of Nations in Cairo.
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More US oil firms return to Libya

Friday, December 30th 2005, 10:46
related countries: United States

Three US oil companies are resuming their oil and gas operations in Libya after a 19-year absence.
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Libya suspends HIV payout talks

Monday, December 26th 2005, 23:34

Libya shelves talks on compensation for the families of more than 400 children infected with HIV.
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Relief over Libya medics reprieve

Sunday, December 25th 2005, 22:35

A Libyan ruling overturning convictions of six foreign medics facing death for infecting children is welcomed.
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Libya lifts 'HIV medics' sentence

Sunday, December 25th 2005, 15:08

Libya's supreme court overturns death sentences imposed on foreign medics for infecting children with HIV.
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Libya hears 'HIV medics' appeal

Sunday, December 25th 2005, 8:57

Libya's top court hears an appeal by six foreign medics sentenced to death for infecting children with HIV.
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Fund for Libya HIV victims agreed

Friday, December 23rd 2005, 15:56
related countries: Bulgaria

Bulgaria agrees a fund for Libya's HIV children ahead of an appeal by five nurses accused of infecting them.
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New date for Libya 'HIV medics'

Saturday, December 17th 2005, 23:18

Libya reschedules a ruling on whether six foreign medics will be put to death for infecting children with HIV.
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Oil giant Exxon returns to Libya

Tuesday, December 6th 2005, 6:31

ExxonMobil, the world's largest energy firm, signs its first exploration deal in Libya for nearly 25 years.
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Libya defends immigration record

Saturday, November 26th 2005, 1:19

Libya says it has stopped 40,000 would-be migrants from reaching Europe in the last year.
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Libya delays 'HIV medics' verdict

Tuesday, November 15th 2005, 8:31

Libya postpones a ruling on whether six foreign medics will be put to death for infecting children with HIV.
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