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In Libya, Fighting May Outlast the Revolution (1)

TRIPOLI, Libya — Many of the local militia leaders who helped topple Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi are abandoning a pledge to give up their weapons and now say they intend to preserve their autonomy and influence political decisions as “guardians of the revolution.” … Continue reading

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Flying proudly over the birthplace of Libya’s revolution, the flag of Al Qaeda

The black flag of Al Qaeda was hoisted in Libya yesterday as Nato formally ended its military campaign. The standard fluttered from the roof of the courthouse in Benghazi, where the country’s new rulers have imposed sharia law since seizing … Continue reading

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Wary Niger braces for arrival of fugitive Gaddafi son

Reuters - The likely flight of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi from Libya to neighbouring Niger leaves the West African nation trying to balance its commitment to the International Criminal Court with avoiding another rebellion by heavily armed Tuareg tribesmen. After the killing … Continue reading

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Worthington: Gadhafi’s demise surprisingly drawn out

The most noteworthy aspect of the rebellion in Libya and Thursday’s death of Moammar Gadhafi is that it took so long. When the rebellion started last February — catching the world by surprise, since it was spontaneous and without advance … Continue reading

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Nightmare in Libya: Thousands of Surface-to-Air Missiles Unaccounted For (1)

The White House announced today it planned to expand a program to secure and destroy Libya’s huge stockpile of dangerous surface-to-air missiles, following an ABC News report that large numbers of them continue to be stolen from unguarded military warehouses. … Continue reading

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Dumped in the desert … Gaddafi’s yellowcake stockpile

Sitting in row after row, each 15 long by four high, the blue barrels are as frightening as any remnant of the Gaddafi regime. Some are marked radioactive, as were the open plastic bags alongside. The powder they contain appears … Continue reading

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How Britain courted, armed and trained a Libyan monster

Printed on gilt-edged card embossed with the Royal coat of arms, the invitation from Britain’s man in Tripoli was to the social highlight of the diplomatic calendar. “On the occasion of the Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Her … Continue reading

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Libya’s Islamists bide their time, build their strength (1)

They hold meetings, drink cappuccino in hotel lobbies and hold more meetings. Their phones ring with calls from Qatar, from Europe, from Benghazi. Former exiles huddle with teenagers who fought on the front lines and with men who were once … Continue reading

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Has Gaddafi fled with looted gold?

Colonel Gaddafi was said to have fled Libya last night in a 250-strong armed convoy including lorries full of gold and cash. The deposed tyrant, who ruled Libya for 42 years, was reported to be travelling towards the impoverished west … Continue reading

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