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As the rebuilding of Libya begins after the death of Muammar Gaddafi, British companies are eyeing a potential market worth billions. According to UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the rebuilding of Libya is estimated to be worth £126 billion over the next decade. Infrastructure groups, such as AMEC and Arup,
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's military intervention in Libya has come to an end, with the death of Colonel Moammar Gadhafi marking a turning point in the conflict. The Canadian military mission, which involved 700 personnel and 7 CF-18 fighter jets, flew 942 sorties, 10% of NATO'
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As the Gadhafi regime teeters on the brink of collapse, the international community is racing to free up billions of dollars in frozen Libyan assets to support the newly recognized Transitional National Council (TNC). The US and European Union are working to unlock up to $1.5 billion in assets,
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
Rebel forces overwhelmed the elite presidential guard protecting Libyan leader Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi on Monday, as residents celebrated the prospective end of his four-decade-old rule. The National Transitional Council, the rebel governing body, announced the control of many parts of the city, including the central Green Square, where jubilant Libyans
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
Nations from nearly 40 countries convened in London to discuss the next moves against Colonel Gaddafi's regime, as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton suggested that UN resolutions allowed for the "legitimate transfer of arms" to the rebels, while emphasizing that no decision had been made
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Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's forces have regained control of the oil-refinery town of Ras Lanuf, after a fierce battle with rebel forces. The reversal of fortunes for the rebels came after a five-day aerial bombardment in Ajdabiya, where Gadhafi's army saw its tanks and artillery bested.
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Russia's decision to abstain on the United Nations Security Council resolution authorizing military action in Libya was likely a compromise between President Dmitry Medvedev and hard-line forces in the foreign and defense ministries, analysts say. Speaking on Monday, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin compared the Western assault on Muammar
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As tensions escalate in Libya, British Prime Minister David Cameron has ordered the deployment of RAF fighter planes to the Mediterranean in preparation for a no-fly zone. The move comes after the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution authorising "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya
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The CIA's close ties with Libya, Egypt, and other Arab governments have been brought into focus as uprisings sweep across the region, challenging America's standing with emerging democratic governments. Top US officials have defended these relationships, citing benefits such as the dismantling of Libya's
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As the conflict in Libya intensifies, the Gaddafi regime has begun to adapt its military strategy to minimize the risk of mass defections among its forces. Military planners have revealed that the regime is now relying more heavily on air power, including fighter jets and attack helicopters, to inflict damage
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
Libyan rebels remained resolute in their stance against Moammar Gadhafi's regime, despite reports of a possible negotiation offer from the Libyan leader. The provisional national council insisted that Gadhafi must step down before any talks can begin. Violence continued to escalate in both eastern and western Libya, with
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
As the US administration ramps up its pressure on Libyan leader Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton confirmed that all options were on the table, including a no-fly zone, to drive him from power. The US has begun moving warships toward Libya and frozen $30 billion in
