Libya

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1. Egypt Says It Seizes US-Made Missiles Near Gaza

   Fri, 4 Jan 2013

   said were likely smuggled from Libya and bound for the Gaza Strip. Libya 's 2011 uprising and subsequent hundreds of weapons smuggled from Libya , often near the Egyptian city training for officials from the Libyan Ministry of Defense and the
2. Different Challenges in Central African Rep., Mali

   Fri, 4 Jan 2013

   possess stores of Russian-made arms from former Malian army bases as well as from the arsenal of toppled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi . The local and foreign jihadists there are digging in and training forces in preparation for jihad and to repel
3. Parents: No Word on US Journalist Missing in Syria

   Thu, 3 Jan 2013

   safety. In 2011, Foley was held by government forces in Libya while covering that country's civil war. Another journalist of conflict zones in the Middle East, including Syria, Libya and Iraq. He and another journalist were working in the
4. Clinton Planning to Return to Work Next Week

   Thu, 3 Jan 2013

   postpone scheduled testimony before Congress on the fatal Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya . "She is committed to testifying, and we are working with the committees on an appropriate set of dates," Nuland said
5. 
   U.S. Journalist James Foley Captured in Syria

   Thu, 3 Jan 2013

   year after he was captured and held by government forces in Libya , his family said. James Foley, 39, a freelance reporter captured once previously, while covering the civil war in Libya in April 2011. He and two other reporters were held for
6. Obama Signs $633B Defense Bill

   Thu, 3 Jan 2013

   tightens penalties on Iran and bolsters security at diplomatic missions worldwide after the deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya . Obama had threatened to veto the measure because of a number of concerns, including limits on his authority to transfer
7. Clinton Talking to Staff as She Recovers From Clot

   Wed, 2 Jan 2013

   testimony before Congress about a scathing report into the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya , and was absent on Dec. 21 when President Barack Obama nominated Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., to succeed Clinton when

Videos

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   April 15, 1986: Reaction to Air Strikes in Libya

   Tue, 29 Mar 2011

   also the Libyans were terrified children of Libyan leader Wal-Mart Gadhafi . Pediatricians ordinary Libyans . What thirty classic DC in Tripoli Libya . The Reagan that colonel Qaddafi had an adopted Spoke to the Libyan regime in that colonel Gadhafi seems to

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   It was called operation Eldorado canyon the attack on Libya almost 24 hours ago has left many Libyans dead or injured. Two American air force officers and their aircraft still missing and they are the pilot of an F 111 captain Fernando rebounds Domenici from Puerto Rico. And his weapons officer -- the man in the back -- captain Paul low rents from San Francisco. The attack has had an effect on American Soviet relations and today in a challenge which proved ineffective the Libyans attempted to hit back. A Libyan motor patrol boat fired two missiles. And an American Coast Guard installation here on the Italian island of -- about a 175. Miles north of the Libyan coast. There was no damage and no American casualties. Tonight the Libyans thought they were under attack again it wasn't -- said the Reagan administration. But there was a lot of Libyan shooting into the dark night sky here's ABC's Charles glass in Tripoli .

   To agree to an immediate cease fire. Cult classic DC -- in Tripoli Libya .

   Reagan administration as saying this evening there is no confirmation that colonel Qaddafi had an adopted daughter on the other hand there is no confirmation that He did not. And now the view from the White House. The Reagan administration was surprised today when the attack on Libya led to a setback in American Soviet relations. The Soviets have canceled the meeting in May between their foreign minister and secretary
2. 
   Saif Gadhafi Killed in Libya

   Sun, 1 May 2011

   NATO airstrike in Tripoli . Qaddafi and his wife were pressure on that Gadhafi there's been a weeks now. And Gadhafi is still in trend You've covered it the Qaddafi for years now how in retaliation. Libyan sponsored terrorism

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   US and NATO is stepping up their campaign. Of pressure on that Gadhafi there's been a huge amount of controversy over the last several wings because of the stalemate that has developed. Over this media war if you like the no fly zone -- not the more than six weeks now. And Gadhafi is still in trend seen conceding especially over the last few days -- much more NATO bombing around Tripoli and around the presidential compound that that this is what they're trying to do now -- saying they're not specifically going out to assassinate. Right and leading up to that bombing -- said that He would negotiate and observe a cease fire if NATO stops sending in its planes. You've covered it the Qaddafi for years now how does the death of his son and grandchildren affect his strategy does this weekend -- does this recharge them. Well I'm sure it's one of those things for instance if you -- back in the eighties when Ronald Reagan the north as strikes in retaliation. Libyan sponsored terrorism. One of his daughters is adopted those who was killed and this played into his narrative. For years following --

   spokesperson said that the aim of the attack was to kill the Libyan leader directly are we seeing a major shift in NATO's mandate it is He now a target. When the -- not saying that they're not saying that they are trying to assassinate him what they continue to say though is that He has to go. And what you're seeing is a stepped up campaign around -- around Tripoli the capital at the same time. The rebels have not yet been able to capitalize. And converted He had volunteers -- they
3. 
   Libya Protests: Is Gadhafi Losing His Grip?

   Thu, 24 Feb 2011

   tightening around Qaddafi Alex good evening here in eastern Libya they feel emboldened city. Eastern Libya a protester took phoning in to Libyan TV with another tonight. Most Libyans live near the control. And Qaddafi is forces have in the capital Tripoli . Today those

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   And we -- overseas now to Libya and the mind of a man who seems increasingly wild and unhinged. A rambling Moammar Khaddafi unleashed another bizarre -- even -- as his opponents were gaining ground. And ABC's Alex -- court is traveling into eastern live VN reports that the -- does seem to be tightening around Qaddafi Alex good evening.

   evening Diane we spent the day -- opposition protesters here in eastern Libya they feel emboldened tonight like they're on the cusp of taking down this dictator. After his four decades in power. And for many of them there's no turning back. People here are growing in power encouraged taking the battle to -- special units and foreign mercenaries. In city after city. Eastern Libya a protester took the wheel of this armored vehicle crowds with good weapons to the sky. Meanwhile -- continues to -- top officials defecting tonight one of his closest aides and his cousin is asking for asylum in Egypt. Immediately -- that would let. I took a delegate to the airwaves today phoning in to Libyan TV with -- another rambling diatribe. -- the US and al-Qaeda a cementing the uprising against him. He said the young protesters were given hallucinogenic drugs by Osama bin Laden something slipped into their -- cafe coffee. So who's in control of his country tonight. Most Libyans live near the coast. -- throughout the east the opposition is now in control. And Qaddafi is forces have been pushed out the battle for control is raging in the west in the cities surrounding Qaddafi is based in the capital Tripoli . Today those battles were deadly. Into are the protesters. And every day -- young and old who we met today. Waving the Libyan flag from the fourth Gaddafi to power. More than four decades ago.
4. 
   Crisis in Libya : What if Gadhafi Wins?

   Wed, 9 Mar 2011

   The fighting in Libya where forces loyal to Moammar Qaddafi appear to have turned has the latest from Tripoli . Colonel Gadhafi is pushing his advantage weapons no match for Gadhafi is tanks artillery choice simple. To Gadhafi . Would die trying

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   The fighting in Libya where forces loyal to Moammar Qaddafi appear to have turned the tide today making major gains against the ragtag rebel forces.
5. 
   Target Libya : Rebels Take Gadhafi's Hometown

   Mon, 28 Mar 2011

   the latest from Libya right now warplanes capital of trip of Tripoli . And rebels have oil supply in Libya Iran and Alex town in eastern Libya retaking positions they have lost a Qaddafi forces in the slaughtered. In Tripoli again targeted supposedly of Qaddafi . Libyan TV says he's

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   It turned out of the latest from Libya right now warplanes of the international coalition fighting -- continue to bomb the capital of trip of Tripoli . And rebels have now advanced consider taking control of the city of -- This is an important -- this is conduct -- home town a key stronghold comes after the rebels. Have already advance and taking control -- there's a major oil refinery there. Also that the city of -- a major oil terminal there. As well they now control rebut rebels now control two thirds of the oil supply in Libya Iran and -- Alex mark court now who's in -- Alex.

   The rebels are not slowing down. Recapturing town after town in eastern Libya retaking positions they have lost a Qaddafi forces in the past few weeks. The path paved by coalition airstrikes here a British fighter jet takes aim at a Qaddafi rocket launcher and leaves it flattened. In Breda empty streets and broken storefronts. Rebels hearsay Qaddafi forces looted as they fled -- and Alia. Qaddafi is going to held this man says he's caught he'll be slaughtered. In Tripoli again targeted by air strikes overnight new images supposedly of Qaddafi . Libyan TV says he's in that white car surrounded by supporters. He now faces a larger coalition with NATO taking full command of
6. 
   Crisis in Libya : Gadhafi Loses Control

   Fri, 25 Feb 2011

   in eastern Libya to the capital of Tripoli . But reports the capital Tripoli Thursday walls of Qaddafi stronghold battles across Libya support for Gadhafi is quickly flight to Tripoli said this speech on Libyan state TV get out of Libya by ferry

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   There -- calls for large scale protests from here in eastern Libya to the capital of Tripoli . But -- reports of foreign mercenaries loyal to -- massing around the capitol this could be -- bloody turning point.

   A -- violence blanketed the capital Tripoli Thursday night. As the walls of Qaddafi stronghold and regime appear to be caving in. In the nearby city of so we a war zone. Families their mourn loved ones were killed in Thursday's battles across Libya support for Gadhafi is quickly dissipating. Officials from his inner circle have defected including one of his closest aides his own cousin. Still by his side paid mercenaries most imported from impoverished African countries. Al-Jazeera showed some captured by the protesters this classroom turned into a makeshift detention center. They told us there was a free flight to Tripoli said this man from Chad instead we landed here and they told us to join the fight to support -- In -- characteristically rambling speech on Libyan state TV Thursday -- insisted over the phone that Libyan children are being brainwashed by al-Qaeda cells to launch attacks and that the protesters -- hallucinate Jennings drugs given to them by

   And we almost 200 Americans trying to get out of Libya by ferry are still stranded today. Because of high --
7. 
   Crisis in Libya : Gadhafi Defiant

   Tue, 22 Feb 2011

   to the crisis in Libya the UN Security Council indications from Gadhafi . That He intends in this region. Libya was in flames for that colonel Moammar Gadhafi is not going without to Caracas. I in Tripoli not Venezuela He he's going to the Libyan people. They moved

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   We're going to turn out to the crisis in Libya the UN Security Council meeting on that situation today. The chaos in the streets continues there -- Jeffrey -- is on the border with Tunisia Jeffrey. Good morning to you George. The uprising against Moammar -- shows no signs of abating this morning and there are no indications from Gadhafi . That He intends to pull back from what is -- bloodiest crackdown we've seen. Since the protests began in this region.

   Libya was in flames for yet another night. Candidates uprising it is very clear that colonel Moammar Gadhafi is not going without a fight. 41 year repayment of the worst -- has ever faced last night tried to shrug it off. I'm very much he's in a brief appearance on state TV and saying He wanted to go to the main square to talk to supporters but rain stopped him then He dismissed reports that He had -- to Caracas. I -- in Tripoli not Venezuela He -- and don't believe the TV channel belonging to stray dogs. You make -- to the camera but nothing funny about what he's going to the Libyan people.

   closed. Phone and Internet lines are jammed. But we can say that Libya is facing a revolution that is going to be far more bloody than the ones we've seen in Egypt and here into