Muammar Qaddafi

Qaddafi against the World: ‘Allied Forces Are Terrorists’

Western nations continued to bomb Qaddafi's bases and an air field. He calls the West “terrorists.” US: We stopped his offensive against rebels.

UN Approves No-Fly Zone Over Libya

The UN Security Council passes a resolution approving a no-fly zone over Libya as Qaddafi threatens to enter Benghazi and crush the revolt.

Expert: Libya Could Become the Next Somalia

Either dictator Qaddafi will be victorious, or Libya will split into “Somalia-like” segments, U.S. expert says. Obama administration disagrees.

Qaddafi ‘Flattens’ Rebel-Held City; EU talks of New Sanctions

Qaddafi’s army is bombing and shelling rebel-held cities, “flattening” Zawiyah and killing hundreds of fighters, The EU talks about new sanctions.

Qaddafi Acted against Rebels ‘Just Like Israel against Al-Qaeda’

The world according to Qaddafi: Libyan rebels are like “Al-Qaeda in Gaza. The same thing here! We have small armed groups who are fighting us.”

Chavez Offers Qaddafi International Mediation

Venezuela's Chavez offers Libyan dictator Qaddafi his help negotiating with rebel forces.

Yemen Blames Israel and US; Qaddafi Accuses US – and al-Qaeda

Yemen’s leader blames Israel and the US for rebellions. Qaddafi points fingers at the US and adds al-Qaeda and spiked Nescafe to his black list.

'Qaddafi is Jewish and I'm His Cousin'

INN TV meets with Gita Boaron, who claims that she is the cousin of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi.

Video: Libyan Protesters Burn Pictures of Gaddafi

A new YouTube posting shows protesters in Libya burning photos of Gaddafi. Thousands flee the country. Transitional government formed.

UN Human Rights Council at Work: Praise for Libya 4 Months Ago

Less than four months before Qaddafi’s forces massacred protesters, UN Human Rights Council members praised him for promoting human rights.

The End is Near for Qaddafi: Rebels Control Most of Libya

Libyan rebels control most of Libya’s oil production facilities and close in on Tripoli, Qaddafi’s sole base.

UN Slaps Tough Sanctions on Libya; Obama Says He Must Quit

The UN slapped unprecedented military and financial sanctions on Libya for human rights violations. Gaddafi: I will leave Libya in a coffin.

'Qaddafi' By Any Other Spelling Remains a Tyrant

At Israel National News, a controversy over the spelling of Muammar Qaddafi's (?) name led staff on an epic search.

Report: Qaddafi Ordered the Lockerbie Bombing

A former Libyan minister says Qaddafi personally ordered the Lockerbie bombing, in which 270 people were murdered.

Obama Stays Cautious as Libyan Massacre Kills 1,000

The Italian Foreign Minister said more than 1,000 people probably have been killed in Libya. Obama under GOP pressure to condemn Qaddafi.

TIME Source: Qaddafi to Blow Up Oil Pipelines; Gas Prices Soar

Qaddafi is threatening to blow up oil facilities, a source told TIME magazine. Oil prices soar and gasoline in Israel will cost more next month.

Gaddafi: I Will Die as a Martyr; Obama Remains Silent

Gaddafi vows he “will die as a martyr” and blamed everyone from Al-Qaeda to the USA for the rebellion. Obama refrains from denouncing him.

Gaddafi on State TV: I’m in Tripoli

Libyan leader dispels rumors that he has fled the country to Venezuela. Meanwhile, his diplomats renounce the violent acts towards protesters.

Gaddafi Regime Massacres More Than 100 Protesters

Gaddafi deploys sharpshooter snipers, swords and helicopter gunships to slaughter more than 100 protesters, including mourners.

Gaddafi to Arab 'Refugees': March on Israel

Libya's Gaddafi tells Arabs who identify as “Palestinian refugees” to march on Israel and wait at the borders.

Italian Outrage Over Gaddafi 'Convert-to-Islam' Party in Rome

Italians complain about a "convert-to-Islam" party held in Rome by Libya's Gaddafi, saying Rome's religious tolerance does not exist in Tripoli.

Canadian Jew Also Involved in Hadad's Release

Canadian Jew of Libyan origin took part in negotiations to release jailed Israeli.

Gaddafi: Obama from Arab Descent, a 'Blessing' to Muslim World

Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi blesses Barack Obama, “an African of Arab...Muslim descent.... a friend.” Wants Arab-Jewish country of Isratine.

Qaddafi’s Mideast Solution: Isratine

Libyan dictator Qaddafi told the UN he has the solution for the Mideast: One state called Isratine. Many in his audience slept through his speech.