Rebels’ Sudden Success Sends European Backers Scrambling

Rebels’ Sudden Success Sends European Backers Scrambling


Rebels’ Sudden Success Sends European Backers Scrambling

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 01:28 PM PDT

Western countries and their allies are now scrambling to put together a post-conflict plan for Libya.


Syria Emerges as Front Line of Arab Uprisings

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 12:09 PM PDT

While Libya and Syria have little in common beyond their repression, the arithmetic of the region seems to be betting against authoritarian rule that fails to reform.


The Caucus: G.O.P. Candidates React to Libya With Caution and Indifference

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 01:10 PM PDT

Republican White House aspirants, many of whom opposed military involvement, offered tentative praise for the developments in the region without giving President Obama any credit.


Speculation rife over Gaddafi exit strategy

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 01:09 PM PDT

As the world talks about a post-Gaddafi era, questions remain over the whereabouts of the Libyan leader.


Dispute over Lockerbie bomber revived

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 01:07 PM PDT

Politicians on both sides of the Atlantic are demanding that Libya's new rulers extradite convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi.


Gaddafi forces fire suspected Scud missile: source

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 01:09 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi fired a suspected scud missile, which originated near the city of Sirte, a U.S. defense official said on Monday.


MoD orders 14 Chinook helicopters

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:21 AM PDT

Britain has ordered 14 new Chinook helicopters in a £1bn contract, the Ministry of Defence says.


Riot 'wall of hope' painted over

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:37 AM PDT

The removal of a wall of messages decorating a riot-hit pub in Woolwich prompts an angry reaction from residents.


Obama: Gadhafi's Rule at End

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 12:24 PM PDT

President Obama said "the situation is still very fluid" even while concluding that "the Gadhafi regime is coming to an end."


Firefight in central Tripoli darkens rebel mood

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 12:54 PM PDT

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - All hell breaks loose when Gaddafi forces open fire, apparently with anti-aircraft guns, on a compound in Tripoli where rebel commanders are discussing how to secure the city.


Parallels Between Qaddafi and Hussein Raise Anxiety in West

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 01:20 PM PDT

Western leaders have stressed the differences between the rebellion in Libya and the prolonged agony of Iraq.


City Room: Prosecutor Files to Drop Charges in Strauss-Kahn Case

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 01:21 PM PDT

The Manhattan district attorney's office asked for dismissal of sexual assault charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former head of the International Monetary Fund.


New search for missing U.S. woman in Aruba

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 12:49 PM PDT

Police in Aruba launched a new search on Monday for missing U.S. woman Robyn Gardner not far from the facility where the only suspect connected to the case is being held.


DSK accuser's lawyer: Charges dropped?

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 01:09 PM PDT

Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn will no longer face criminal charges related to allegations that he sexually assaulted a hotel housekeeper, the housekeeper's attorney said Monday after meeting with prosecutors.


Prosecutors want Strauss-Kahn charges dropped

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 12:25 PM PDT

New York prosecutors ask judge to drop case against former IMF chief due to concerns over his accuser's credibility.


Analysis: After Libya, eyes turn to Syrian revolt

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 12:20 PM PDT

BEIRUT (Reuters)" - The downfall of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is likely to pave the way for increased Western attention to Syria and embolden protests against President Bashar al-Assad.


Housekeeper’s Lawyer Asks to Remove District Attorney From Case

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 12:02 PM PDT

In a motion filed Monday, a lawyer for the woman who accused Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault says the district attorney mishandled the case.


Two more arrested in murder case

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 12:00 PM PDT

Two more people are arrested in a murder inquiry following the death of a 60-year-old man in Newport, bringing the total to 10.


Flutey left out of England squad

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:45 AM PDT

England leave out centre Riki Flutey and include his uncapped Wasps team-mate, scrum-half Joe Simpson, in their 30-man World Cup squad.


The Scramble for Access to Libya’s Oil Wealth Begins

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 12:03 PM PDT

Britain's BP, Italy's Eni, France's Total and Austria's OMV stand to gain the most once the conflict ends. But it's unclear whether a rebel government would honor the contracts struck by the Qaddafi regime.


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