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Gadaffi captured ???

Gadaffi captured ???

Most wanted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has been captured in his town of Sirte, the Reuters news agency reported Thursday, citing a National Transitional Council official. “He’s captured. He’s wounded in both legs.…He’s been taken away by ambulance,” Abdel Majid told Reuters. The media agency also stated, that Gadhafi had died of his wounds, based […]

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NATO Kills Rebels in Libya

NATO Kills Rebels in Libya

BREGA, Libya – A NATO airstrike meant for the particular forces of Col. Gaddafi evidently killed at the very least 8 protesters soldiers in the fight outside this crucial oil area, news reports Saturday. The deaths underscored the challenge that the Western allies along with the rebels face in relying on air attacks to press […]

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Libya’s authorities rejected ‘mad’ rebel ceasefire offer

Libya’s authorities rejected ‘mad’ rebel ceasefire offer

Spokesperson Moussa Ibrahim explained troops loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi would not withdraw from the rebel-held towns they have been besieging. He also condemned current coalition air strikes as “a new crime against humankind” and stated there had been civilian casualties in a single attack on Thursday. Nato will be looking into an investigation which […]

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No Fly zone over Libya gets UN divided

No Fly zone over Libya gets UN divided

The U.N. Security Council is actually looking at a whole new draft resolution that includes a no-fly region above Libya and extra economical as well as political sanctions. Yet council countries stay split over the no-fly zone proposal. Germany’s U.N. ambassador suggested his country has questions regarding this kind of region. India’s U.N. ambassador asked, […]

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Libya’s special forces kicked by rebels in Zawiya

Libya’s special forces kicked by rebels in Zawiya

Pro-Gaddafi, elite troops have tried to retake the protesters-held town of Zawiya, located about 45km west of the capital Tripoli, but rebel forces in Libya were able to fought off . Some of Libya’s best-equipped troops have made attempt tried overnight to take back Zawiya, The troops, were under the command of one of Moamar […]