Eman al-Obeidy, the woman who said she was raped by forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, is no longer in government custody
Libyan rape victim no longer in government custodyBy the CNN Wire StaffApril 4, 2011 10:48 a.m.
Apr 4
The U.S. is shifting the combat role to Britain, France and other NATO allies, but American air power is still in demand.
U.S. extends Libya airstrike role by 48 hoursBy Richard Lardner - The Associated PressPosted : Sunday Apr 3, 2011 16:37:36 EDTWASHINGTON — The U.S. agreed to NATO’s request for a 48-hour extension of American participation in coalition airstrikes against targets in Libya and U.S.
Apr 3
The Libyan National Council, the Benghazi-based group that speaks for the rebel forces fighting the Gaddafi regime, has appointed a long-time CIA collaborator to head its military operations
A CIA commander for the Libyan rebels28 March 2011The Libyan National Council, the Benghazi-based group that speaks for the rebel forces fighting the Gaddafi regime, has appointed a long-time CIA collaborator to head its military operations.
Apr 2
If this is not mad then I don't know what this is.
Libya: Gaddafi forces reject ceasefireCol Gaddafi's forces have rejected a ceasefire call from Libyan rebels, saying government troops would not leave Libyan cities as demanded by the opposition.A Libyan rebel in Ajdabiya on the front line near the oil town of Brega Photo: AFPBy Toby Harnden, Washin
Apr 1
Libya’s Gaddafi Rejects Peace Offer to Flee Nation for Europe
Libya’s Gaddafi Rejects Peace Offer to Flee Nation for EuropeBY: RICHARD LONGPUBLISHED: APRIL 01, 2011"Defections in Libya," by Deng Coy Miel.SAN FRANCISCO (Politically Illustrated) – Libyan leader Col.
Apr 1
Through the Looking Glass to Gaddafi's Tripoli
« PREVIOUSShould France's Moderate Conservatives Dump Sarkozy Before It's Too Late?Through the Looking Glass to Gaddafi's TripoliPosted by ARYN BAKER Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 4:39 pmSubmit a Comment Had I been dropped into my Tripoli hotel by airplane, there would be little to indicate that this
Mar 31
Death sentences passed on two Iranians and a Kuwaiti for spying in the Persian Gulf emirate on behalf of Tehran
Kuwait trial reveals ‘Iran’s hidden hand’Posted by admin on March 30, 2011 in English, Urgent | 0 CommentKUWAIT CITY, March 30 (UPI) — Death sentences passed on two Iranians and a Kuwaiti for spying in the Persian Gulf emirate on behalf of Tehran has heightened suspicions that Iran has had a hand i
Mar 31
Mahmoud Jibril could be Libya's leader
A Look at the Potential Leader of Free Libya's Doctoral ThesisBY URI FRIEDMAN08:25 PM ETIf American and international intervention in Libya ousts Muammar Qaddafi, Mahmoud Jibril could be Libya's leader.
Mar 30
Muammar Gaddafi will struggle to find a new home,
Dictator, comes with jet, free to a good home Muammar Gaddafi will struggle to find a new homewrites William Dobson.For dictators, it is no longer easy to get away from it all. Just ask Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.
Mar 30
The Syrian government resigned Tuesday amid an unusual wave of unrest that has roiled the nation, state TV reported.
Syrian government resignsBy the CNN Wire StaffMarch 29, 2011 2:38 p.m.
Mar 29
DOHA, Qatar—For the first time in its history, Libya is getting its own independent satellite channel.
The Revolution Will Soon Be TelevisedFree Libya gets its own satellite channel, hosted by -- you guessed it -- Qatar.BY BLAKE HOUNSHELL | MARCH 28, 2011DOHA, Qatar—For the first time in its history, Libya is getting its own independent satellite channel.COMMENTS (2)SHARE: Twitter Reddit Buzz More..
Mar 28
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi seeking immunity is seeking to convince the coalition forces to accept a deal that is being secretly discussed
Qatar 'seizes two Iranian boats with arms' KUWAIT CITY (AFP) – Qatar, which has sea borders with Bahrain and Iran, has seized two Iranian boats in the Gulf carrying weapons, a Kuwaiti electronic newspaper reported on Sunday.
Mar 27
. A rebel commander we spoke to along the way claimed that Col Gaddafi's forces were in full retreat."
They have seized Brega, Uqayla and now Ras Lanuf. The towns have fallen almost, it seems, without a shot being fired 1314: The BBC's Ben Brown in the eastern Libyan town of Ras Lanuf says: "There has been an extraordinary advance by the rebels.
Mar 27
BenJawad! here we come, government there is unlikely to be too concerned by the rebel advance in the east. It is a long way from Ras Lanuf to Sirte,
1112: The regime also knows the foreign coalition can not do much more than attack their weapons at the moment.
Mar 27
Khalifa Hifter
New Libyan rebel leader spent much of past 20 years in suburban VirginiaBy CHRIS ADAMS - McClatchy Newspapers E-MAIL PRINTREPRINT TEXT SIZE: WASHINGTON The new leader of Libya's opposition military spent the past two decades in suburban Virginia but felt compelled - even in his late-60s - to return
Mar 26
Middle East = It's only the beginning, only just the start
Despite the military drama unfolding in Libya, the Middle East is only beginning to unravel.
Mar 26
Fellow Arab and African nations raised the international pressure Friday on Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, with tiny Qatar flying the Arab world’s first combat missions over his country
Qatar becomes First Arab country to fly over Libya STRIPOLI, Libya — Fellow Arab and African nations raised the international pressure Friday on Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, with tiny Qatar flying the Arab world’s first combat missions over his country and the African Union imploring him to move t
Mar 26
"The human and medical situation is awfully serious, you can't imagine what's happening here
Libyan health ministry says at least 114 people have died and 445 have been injured in air strikes by international forces 2143: More from the Misrata resident - whose account cannot be independently verified: "The human and medical situation is awfully serious, you can't imagine what's happenin
Mar 25
Libyan Unrest: Revolutionaries massed for new push on Ajdabiyah
LIVE: Libyan Unrest: Revolutionaries massed for new push on AjdabiyahPosted on March 24, 2011 by mainAll updates are in Libyan local time (GMT +2).6:47:pm: A doctor in the besieged Libyan city of Misrata has told the BBC: “The Gaddafi troops are trying to enter the city from the west side of Misrata
Mar 25
Government tanks had shelled the hospital in the rebel-held western city of Misrata.
'Civilians spared' by Libya raids Continue reading the main story e The US chief of staff for the mission in Libya has insisted there have been no reports of civilian casualties caused by allied action.Rear Admiral Gerard Hueber's comments come despite claims to the contrary by Muammar Gaddafi'
Mar 23
Pro-democracy fighters are going ahead to try and establish themselves. Their last act has been to form an “interim government”,
Rebels Form 'Interim Government' The Libyan regime's forces keep pressing ahead with attacks against the rebels. However, the pro-democracy fighters are going ahead to try and establish themselves.
Mar 23
military momentum was slowed substantially also by the haziness of the directives coming down from the coalition members' governments about the offensive's objectives.
The Libya no-fly zone mission runs down.
Mar 22
A Report/Duco about the killed Civil Journalist Mohamed Nabbous. Killed while reporting in a firefight in benghzi.
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Mar 21
Grounded Muammar Qaddafi’s air force,
Allies Expand Libya Attacks, Say Leader Qaddafi Not TargetedMarch 20, 2011, 8:57 PM EDTMORE FROM BUSINESSWEEKAllies Expand Libya Attacks, Qaddafi Vows to Repel Enemy Libya’s Qaddafi Vows to Repel Allies After Military Strikes More Than 110 Missiles Launched to Create No-Fly Zone in Libya French Jets
Mar 20
Thousands of Syrians rallied Sunday for a third consecutive day
Syria Protests Continue - Thousands BEIRUT — Thousands of Syrians rallied Sunday for a third consecutive day in a tense southern city where security forces killed at least five protesters, signaling that unrest in yet another Arab country is taking root, a witness and activists said.The witness in
Mar 20
Military vehicles belonging to the revolutionaries are on their way to Ajdabiya.
Revolutionaries move towards Ajdabiya 14:12 The Guardian A no-fly zone is now officially in place over Libya. The US chair of the Joint chiefs of staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, told the NBC news station that Libyan government air defences had been “taken out” and there was no sign of Libyan aircraft.1
Mar 20
Mount Karangetang on the island of Sulawesi erupts
Indonesia issues red alert as volcano erupts by Staff WritersJakarta (AFP) March 18, 2011 Indonesia issued a red alert Friday after Mount Karangetang on the island of Sulawesi erupted, sending lava and searing gas clouds down its slopes, a volcanologist said. "We raised the volcano's status to t
Mar 19
Theories About Atlantis
Theories About Atlantis PLATOIt was for Greek philosopher to bring to the world the story of the lost continent of Atlantis. His story began to unfold for him around 355 B.C. He wrote about this land called Atlantis in two of his dialogues, Timaeus and Critias,around 370 B.C.
Mar 19
Maps from the Ancient Period: 6,200 B.C. to 400 A.D.
Index of Cartographic Images illustrating maps from the Ancient Period: 6,200 B.C. to 400 A.D.Below are listed the cartographic images in my collection. Each of these items currently have links to the associated image and/or monograph web pages.
Mar 19
@ALL TheoCH will have the video played earlier of Mo's trip today up on youtube very soon -- we would like everyone to tweet it as soon as we put it out.
MY_HEART_WITH_ALL_LIBYAN: Salam All 6pm et Skillethead: @ALL TheoCH will have the video played earlier of Mo's trip today up on youtube very soon -- we would like everyone to tweet it as soon as we put it out.Benghazino: has anyone been able to call benghazi ?Badday81: nato will come with hurry if
Mar 18
The Elephant in the Libyan Hotel Room
300 o pound Guerilla in the lobby.... 01:14am Tripoli: and in the foreign journalists’ hotel, an order goes out over the quaintly crackling Tannoy, hard-wired into every room and broadcast through the lobbies, corridors and coffee-bars: “All journalists to assemble for a press conference, beginnin
Mar 18
Japan's Nuclear Crisis: US Safe From Radiation, Say Engineers
Japan's Nuclear Crisis: US Safe From Radiation, Say EngineersNEW YORK) -- As radiation levels continue to rise in Japan while engineers keep struggling with the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, many people in the U.S.
Mar 17
Over the last decade, nuclear power has gained favor
Time for renewable Over the last decade, nuclear power has gained favor in Latin Aica. It is base load power - generating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - and in an era where climate change dominates international discussion, does not emit damaging greenhouse gasses.
Mar 17
I swear by God it is a shame (disgrace) and sad to see you killing your brothers while holding pictures of this lunatic
» Mar 17 - 12:43 PM by Digest Report: @LibyaFeb17_com has posted a video and subsequent translation that is a call to the Libyan army by the revolutionaries, asking them to question their actions and their call to duty.In the name of God most Gracious most merciful A call to the Libyan army.
Mar 17
Gaddafi's son dies
'Gaddafi's son near death in hospital'http://www.presstv.ir/detail/170301.htmlA Libyan journalist says the regime is covering up the condition of one of Gaddafi's sons that sustained serious injuries in an aerial attack carried out by a defecting pilot. Sulaiman Duga has told Al-Arbia news channel t
Mar 16
Journalists no longer welcome say Rebels in Libya
Rebels in Libya no longer welcome journalists as tide turns against them Posted By: Bryan Chan Posted On: 10:08 p.m. | March 13, 2011 By Luis Sinco, Los Angeles Times I literally shot from the hip at the front lines Sunday.
Mar 15
Gaddafi sunk ship
Libyan website reports rebels sink Gaddafi ships * Brnieq says rebel aircraft sank Gaddafi ships* Not clear where they took off from(Updates with background)RABAT, March 15 (Reuters) - An opposition Libyan online newspaper on Tuesday said a rebel MiG 23 warplane and a helicopter sank two pro-Gadd
Mar 15
“We drew [Qaddafi's forces] forward, and then we maneuvered behind them and trapped them,”
feb17libya Feb17Libya #Feb17 #Libya Why Libya's Qaddafi is unlikely to push much further east http://f.ast.ly/gHqga13 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply On Libya’s eastern front, taking towns may be easy for Col.
Mar 15
Libya HackedWeb
Libyan State TV Website Hacked by GrayHatz Grouphttp://ljbc.net/home.php Libya Freedom! Peoples of Liberty! Libyan State Television Hacked! Copyright © GrayHatz Group In Turkish; MUSLUMANLAR OLARAK; YAPTIGINIZ AHLAK DISI YAYINI KINIYORUZ, NASiBiNiZ VARSA ALLAH (C.C) SiZi ISLAH ETSiN, O'NUN (C.C) A
Mar 14
Backup cooling system in a second quake-damaged reactor has failed. Japanese officials say radiation levels at another reactor being pumped with seawater have fallen, but hydrogen gas is building in a third.
Japan quake: 2nd reactor cooled with seawater to avert meltdown The last-ditch move indicates that the backup cooling system in a second quake-damaged reactor has failed.
Mar 13
Dear United Nations Security Council delegates, We call on you to pass a resolution, under Chapter VII of the UN Charter
Libya: No-Fly Zone Together, we've already flooded the Security Council with messages, "overwhelming" the President's office and helping win targeted sanctions on the Libyan regime.
Mar 13
evanchill: Footage I took tonight from slain Al Jazeera camerman Ali Hassan al-Jaber's funeral in Benghazi. Very emotional scenes.
RT @evanchill: Footage I took tonight from slain Al Jazeera camerman Ali Hassan al-Jaber's funeral in Benghazi.
Mar 12
Gaddafi says Benghaz next
BREAKING - Gaddafi says Benghaz nextRas Lanuf falling into the hands of KhadafiBREAKING - Gaddafi says Benghaz nextDemoralized, the rebels withdrew towards Benghazi, Gaddafi declared next target. The attack was opened by naval artillery, followed by an air before the entry of tanks and mobile rock
Mar 12
Gaddafi forces took over residential part of Ras Lanuf,but rebels still hold oil company
#Gaddafi forces took over residential part of Ras Lanuf,but rebels still hold oil company #Libya #Feb17 Listen! Government forces quit center of east Libya town: rebels Share this Link this Digg Email Print Related NewsObama says Gaddafi squeezed, Libyan rebels want more5:39pm EST Libya governme
Mar 11
The quake is the biggest Japan has experienced since records began about 140 years ago
Massive quake hits northeastern JapanThe biggest earthquake to hit Japan since records began struck the Pacific coast of the country's northeast.
Mar 11
Earthquake in Japan: mass evacuation
Earthquake in Japan: mass evacuation around a nuclear power plantPosted on 3/11/2011, 1:50 p.m.
Mar 11
Great way to watch messages
Japan Information - Location map Twitter map, great way to watch messages and exactly where they are coming from http://www.mibazaar.com/japan.html
Mar 11
Ben Wedeman, CNN -Most intense I’ve seen yet.in Ras Lanouf
18:02 @bencnn Ben Wedeman, CNN reporter in Ras Lanouf just tweeted:Intense air and land bombardment by Libyan government forces on going at Ras Lanouf.
Mar 11
Misrata came out to show support and encourage the people of Zawiya
Misrata Shows Support for the People of ZawiyaPosted on March 10, 2011 by mainOn March 10, 2011, the people of Misrata came out to show support and encourage the people of Zawiya to stay strong. They are seen here chanting: “Ya Shabab Zawiya, Keef Al-Layla Dawiya” Translation: Oh people of Zawiya Ho
Mar 10
Abdel Jalil, head of the opposition council, about deadline tGaddafi's departure.
Tanks in Zawiya are shelling everything, including homes, mosques, and schools. 3:44 PM: @IbnOmar2005 reports that tanks in Zawiya are shelling everything, including homes, mosques, and schools.3:39 PM: @BBCWorld has posted an impressive and haunting photo gallery of the offensive in Libya. http://
Mar 8
Total Destruction Zawiyah
Total Destruction Alzawiyah from Eyewitness account Watch LIVE feed 7/24It was a brief conversation from my mother and my sister, there was a heavey heavy fight today. The infrastrucutre of Zawiya has gone, so they have bombarded everywhere thenumber of deaths are uncountable.
Mar 7
REJECTED: Gadhafi of to resign
Rebels reject Gaddafi offer - report Last updated 11:55 08/03/2011SharePrintText Size ReutersBATTLE: Heavily armed rebels clashed with forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi on Friday on the outskirts of the key oil terminal of Ras Lanuf.Ras Lanuf rebels prepare for offensive Crowds subside in Libyan exod
Mar 7
NATO boosts Libya surveillance flights to 24/7
NATO Libya surveillance flights 24/7http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41952904Libya surveillance flights 24/7
Mar 7
Mar7 - Misurata is free of Qaddafi's forces
12:48 P.MMar7 Misurata is free of Qaddafi's forces - totally free. Video posted on a Libyan opposition YouTube channel on Sunday is said to show the aftermath of heavy shelling of the town.A resident of the city of Misurata, 130 miles east of the Libyan capital, Tripoli, told BBC News on Monday th
Mar 7
Every kind of weapon is being used
Every kind of weapon is being used’March 6 2011 at 11:45pm By Maria Golovnina and Michael GeorgyReutersSupporters of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi attend a rally in Tripoli.
Mar 6
Zawiya -2nd attack
Zawiya resident: says gaddafi tanks are everywhere, and attacking houses source: AFP MARCH 5, Rebel city near capital repels government attacks * At least 30 dead during fighting on Saturday -doctor * Gaddafi forces stormed houses, killed civilians -residents * Rebels parade pro-Gaddafi prisoners T
Mar 5
last stand
nidzR RT @Selintellect: The town of Zawiyah, has over 2000 anti Gaddafi protesters announcing "their last stand" after gunfire killed 50 people, wounding 200 #Libya .
Mar 4
military joins movement
Cheif commander of east Libya says "I join the revolution" --- Speach in progress - will cleanup later, special tjanks to wafaaa the translator,Speach Complete - translated from video feed below in chat area wafaaa: i annouce that wafaaa: i joined the revolution wafaaa: long live free lybia wafaa
Mar 1
Libya : Benghazi is FREE
Libya : Benghazi is FREE Video Posted in February 20th, 2011by Farhad Abdolian in Activism, Africa,YouTube - Libya : Benghazi is FREE
Feb 21
Libya Feb19
6:45pm Reports filtering in from the Reuters news agency that the Libyan consulate was set on fire by arsonists on Sunday.
Feb 19
Libya young man on CNN
Live STREAM [recorded] before he went on CNN The current live Stream is in next blog [below] 6:50pm This guy was streaming live from Lybia. Talking to a Lady, who said she would try to get him on CNN immidiatley.
Feb 19
Iran warships Feb19
Suez Canal says no go-ahead yet for Iran warshipsTweet this Share this Link this Digg Email Print Related TopicsWorld » Egypt » CAIRO | Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:56am GMT(Reuters) - Egypt's Suez Canal Authority has not yet received military approval to allow two Iranian navy ships to pass north into th
Feb 19
Suez passage - Monday
Iran warships Suez Canal passage 'back on'The voyage may be part of a training mission for navy cadetsContinue reading the main story Related StoriesIsrael anger at Iran warship move Israel warships pass through Suez Iran makes nuclear death arrests Iran has asked Egypt for permission to send two w
Feb 17
Iran Feb15
Orihinally posted on Tehran Bureau Live Twitter Feeds Egypt Algeria Yemen Iran Last Update : 7:30 a.m., 26 Bahman/Feb 15 Iran Live Blog: 25 Bahman / 14 Februaryby MUHAMMAD SAHIMI, JOSH SHAHRYAR, DAN GEIST, TEHRAN BUREAU STAFF, and CORRESPONDENTS Iran Standard Time (IRST), GMT+3:307:30 a.m., 26 Bahma
