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Libya Gets a New Prime Minister - Or Not

Libya's Congress leader rejects the appointment of a new interim prime minister hours after he was sworn in.

Libya Gets a New Prime Minister - Or Not

Israelis Suspected of Trying to Buy Crude from Libyan Rebels

Two Israelis questioned in Cyprus in connection with an an oil tanker loaded from a rebel-held port in Libya.

Israelis Suspected of Trying to Buy Crude from Libyan Rebels

Angry Protesters Storm Libyan Parliament, Two MPs Shot

Two members of Libya's interim parliament shot and wounded by protesters who storm the parliament building in Tripoli.

Angry Protesters Storm Libyan Parliament, Two MPs Shot

Libya: Mustard Gas Nearly Reached Syrian Rebels

Libyan Islamists caught as they tried to send deadly chemical weapons to Syrian terrorists.

Libya: Mustard Gas Nearly Reached Syrian Rebels

Senior Libyan Army Officer Calls for Suspension of Parliament

Libyan military calls for parliament to be suspended, presidential committee to rule amidst rumors of coup.

Senior Libyan Army Officer Calls for Suspension of Parliament

Video Shows Nabbing of Libyan Terrorist

Washington Post presents video which purportedly shows commandos capturing Al-Qaeda operative Anas al-Libi.

Video Shows Nabbing of Libyan Terrorist

Libya's Former Prosecutor General Shot Dead

Libya's former prosecutor general shot dead in the city of Derna, the latest in a string of assassinations.

Libya's Former Prosecutor General Shot Dead

Libya Completes Destruction of Qaddafi's Chemical Arsenal

Libya has completely destroyed the chemical arsenal it inherited from ousted leader of Muammar Qaddafi.

Libya Completes Destruction of Qaddafi's Chemical Arsenal

Libya: Grenade Launched at Elementary School Injures 12

Authorities scrambling to find man or organization responsible for launching grenade at primary school children.

Libya: Grenade Launched at Elementary School Injures 12

Libya: Abducted Egyptian Diplomats Freed

Five Egyptian diplomats who were abducted by Libyan former rebels were released late Sunday.

Libya: Abducted Egyptian Diplomats Freed

Egypt Evacuates Diplomatic Missions in Libya

Egypt evacuates embassy in Tripoli and consulate in Benghazi after kidnappers seized four Egyptian diplomats.

Egypt Evacuates Diplomatic Missions in Libya

Senate Report: Benghazi Attack Could Have Been Prevented

Benghazi attacks could have been prevented by fixing "known security shortfalls," concludes Senate report.

Senate Report: Benghazi Attack Could Have Been Prevented

Deputy Libyan Minister Assassinated

Hassan al-Droui, Libya's deputy minister of industry, shot dead during a visit to his hometown of Sirte, east of Tripoli.

Deputy Libyan Minister Assassinated

Libyan Deputy Industry Minister Shot Dead

Hassan Al-Drowi was shot multiple times, while he was driving.

Libyan Deputy Industry Minister Shot Dead

Former Guantanamo Detainee May Have Organized Benghazi Attack

Abu Sufyan bin Qumu, a leading Libyan terrorist, named as possible key organizer of 2012 Benghazi attack.

Former Guantanamo Detainee May Have Organized Benghazi Attack

Cong. Refuses Benghazi Question, 'Libya Not Mid East'

Congresswoman Ann Kuster refuses to answer question on Benghazi probe, says 'we're here to talk about the Middle East.'

Cong. Refuses Benghazi Question, 'Libya Not Mid East'

American Teacher Shot Dead Jogging in Benghazi

Ronnie Smith, chemistry teacher at International School, shot while jogging near US consulate in the Libyan city.

American Teacher Shot Dead Jogging in Benghazi

Libya: At Least 40 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast

At least 40 people killed in an explosion at a weapons depot in Brak al-Shati in southern Libya.

Libya: At Least 40 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast

Libya: 3 Dead in Benghazi Clashes

Fighting currently raging in Libya's second city between army and the Islamist group suspected in the death of US Amb. Christopher Stevens.

Libya: 3 Dead in Benghazi Clashes

Libyan Militias Surrender Tripoli Bases

Following deadly clashes last weekend Libyan militias surrender Tripoli bases to military, possible signs of violence toning down.

Libyan Militias Surrender Tripoli Bases

Libyan MP Carried Hand Grenade in Her Handbag 'For Self Defense'

Fiasco at Tripoli city hall as guards find grenade in MP's handbag; underscores sense of insecurity, turmoil in post-revolution Libya.

Libyan MP Carried Hand Grenade in Her Handbag 'For Self Defense'

US to Train Libyan Forces As Militias Ravage Tripoli

US official announces plans to train thousands of security forces, as local council calls on Misrata militias to leave Tripoli.

US to Train Libyan Forces As Militias Ravage Tripoli

Gunmen Kidnap Libya's Deputy Intelligence Chief

Libya's deputy intelligence chief, Mustafa Nuh, abducted in Tripoli as violence continues to rage in Libya's capital.

Gunmen Kidnap Libya's Deputy Intelligence Chief

Libya Reels as Tripoli Violence Continues

Clashes between rival militias continue, after fighting on Friday left more than 40 dead.

Libya Reels as Tripoli Violence Continues

Libya: 48 Dead in Militia Shooting

At least 48 Libyan demonstrators killed as militia fires at a rally demanding it to abandon a place it occupies in Tripoli.

Libya: 48 Dead in Militia Shooting

Libya Making Its Laws 'More Islamic'

Amid ongoing instability Libya announces new committee to make its laws better conform with Islamic Sharia law.

Libya Making Its Laws 'More Islamic'

Anti-Aircraft Weapons Used in Libyan Capital

Anti-aircraft gunfire and grenade blasts erupt in several parts of Tripoli, as rival militias battle one another.

Anti-Aircraft Weapons Used in Libyan Capital

‘We’re Here to Kill Americans’

Benghazi attackers left Libyans alive, targeted Westerners, officer says.

‘We’re Here to Kill Americans’

Report: Al-Qaeda Trying to Get Qaddafi's Arsenal

Al-Qaeda terrorists are trying to get their hands on a massive weapons arsenal that was left behind by Libya's former leader.

Report: Al-Qaeda Trying to Get Qaddafi's Arsenal

Captured Al-Qaeda Terrorist Brought to U.S.

Anas al-Liby, who was snatched by U.S. troops in Libya, has been brought to New York to face trial.

Captured Al-Qaeda Terrorist Brought to U.S.

Libya: Two Dead in Blast Near Islamist Camp

At least two people were killed as a large blast was heard near a Libyan Islamist stronghold in Sirte.

Libya: Two Dead in Blast Near Islamist Camp

Libyan Muslim Brotherhood: PM Zeidan Must Go

The leader of Libya’s Muslim Brotherhood political party says the country’s prime minister has failed and needs to be replaced.

Libyan Muslim Brotherhood: PM Zeidan Must Go

Libyan PM: My Kidnapping Was an Attempted Coup

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan says his kidnapping and released was an attempted coup against his government.

Libyan PM: My Kidnapping Was an Attempted Coup

Car Bomb Damages Swedish Consulate in Benghazi

Unstable Libya was hit with another explosion outside of the Swedish consulate in Benghazi.

Car Bomb Damages Swedish Consulate in Benghazi

Libya's Prime Minister: I Won't Resign

Hours after being kidnapped and released, Libya’s Prime Minister Ali Zeidan says he has no intention of resigning.

Libya's Prime Minister: I Won't Resign

Libyan PM Freed After Kidnap by Al-Qaeda Group

The Prime Minister of Libya, Ali Zeidan, was released Thursday afternoon after he was nabbed by an armed gang

Libyan PM Freed After Kidnap by Al-Qaeda Group

Libyan PM: Libyan Citizens Must Be Tried in their Country

Libya’s Prime Minister criticizes the United States for staging a raid in his country and nabbing a top Al-Qaeda leader.

Libyan PM: Libyan Citizens Must Be Tried in their Country

Report: Russian 'Qaddafi Groupie' Sparked Embassy Attack

The actions of a Russian woman sparked an attack by Libyans against the Russian Embassy in Tripoli.

Report: Russian 'Qaddafi Groupie' Sparked Embassy Attack

U.S. Captures Al-Qaeda Leader in Libya

U.S. forces have captured a top Al-Qaeda figure wanted for the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.

U.S. Captures Al-Qaeda Leader in Libya

Gunmen Target Russian Embassy in Libya

Unknown gunmen attacked the Russian embassy in Tripoli. No injuries were reported.

Gunmen Target Russian Embassy in Libya

Libya: Russia Evacuates Embassy Staff

Libya says can't guarantee safety of staff amid violent protests.

Libya: Russia Evacuates Embassy Staff

Explosion Shakes Benghazi on the Anniversary of 9/11

Libya's Foreign Ministry building struck by a car bomb exactly one year after attack on the U.S. Consulate.

Explosion Shakes Benghazi on the Anniversary of 9/11

New Evidence: Jihadists Holding Training Camps in Libya

New evidence reveals that Ansar al-Sharia, which is believed to be behind the Benghazi attack, is holding training camps in Libya.

New Evidence: Jihadists Holding Training Camps in Libya

U.S. Files Charges in Benghazi Attack

The Justice Department has filed sealed criminal charges against a number of suspects in the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.

U.S. Files Charges in Benghazi Attack

FBI Sidestepping Terror Group in Benghazi Probe, GOP Charges

Republican lawmakers voice concerns about the dragging pace of the probe of the attack on the U.S. Consulate at Benghazi, Libya.

FBI Sidestepping Terror Group in Benghazi Probe, GOP Charges

Release of Benghazi Terror Suspect Raises Questions

Libya releases key terror suspect allegedly involved in planning the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on US diplomatic mission in Benghazi.

Release of Benghazi Terror Suspect Raises Questions

U.S. Releases Pictures of Suspects Connected to Benghazi Attack

FBI releases pictures of three men who were present during the attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi.

U.S. Releases Pictures of Suspects Connected to Benghazi Attack

French Embassy Under Attack

Shots were fired near French embassy in Yemen on Tuesday, after a car bomb attack on France's embassy in Libya wounded two French guards.

French Embassy Under Attack

Egypt to Try Detained Qaddafi Cousin, Wanted in Libya

Egypt will try a cousin and top aide of late Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi on charges of attempted murder.

Egypt to Try Detained Qaddafi Cousin, Wanted in Libya

UN Warns Libyan Weapons Spreading to Gaza, Syria

A U.N. panel says weaponry from Libya is spreading across North Africa to Gaza and Syria “at an alarming rate.”

UN Warns Libyan Weapons Spreading to Gaza, Syria

Egyptian Court Rules Against Extraditing Qaddafi Cousin

An Egyptian court ruled against extraditing Muammar Qaddafi’s cousin to Libya, where he is wanted on corruption charges.

Egyptian Court Rules Against Extraditing Qaddafi Cousin

Gunman Storm Libyan TV, Seize Staff

Gunmen stormed headquarters of a privately-owned Libyan television station on Thursday, abducting the channel's owner and four journalists.

Gunman Storm Libyan TV, Seize Staff

Hamas: Israel Placed Spying Devices in Smuggled Weapons

Hamas refused to accept a missile shipment from Libya, claiming it included Israeli spying and tracking devices.

Hamas: Israel Placed Spying Devices in Smuggled Weapons

Gunmen Attack Church in Libya's Benghazi: Ministry

Gunmen have attacked an Egyptian Coptic church in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi, assaulting two priests.

Gunmen Attack Church in Libya's Benghazi: Ministry

Obama Extends National Emergency Over Libya

President Barack Obama on Wednesday extended his 2011 declaration of emergency with regard to Libya.

Obama Extends National Emergency Over Libya

ICC Orders Libya to Hand Over Qaddafi's Former Spy Chief

International Criminal Court judges demand Libya hand over Qaddafi's former spy chief.

ICC Orders Libya to Hand Over Qaddafi's Former Spy Chief

Confirmed: Panetta to Testify on Benghazi

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will testify before the Senate on Benghazi attack, in a move that may lift one obstacle to Hagel confirmation

Confirmed: Panetta to Testify on Benghazi

Graham: 'I'm Going to Block Hagel Until Panetta Testifies'

Sen. Graham said he'll block Hagel’s confirmation hearings until outgoing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta testifies on Benghazi attacks.

Graham: 'I'm Going to Block Hagel Until Panetta Testifies'

‘Specific and Imminent’ Threat to Westerners in Benghazi

Britain warns citizens to leave Benghazi immediately, citing a “specific and imminent” threat” to Westerners in the eastern Libyan city.

‘Specific and Imminent’ Threat to Westerners in Benghazi

'I Take Responsibility', Says Clinton at Benghazi Hearing

Hillary Clinton took responsibility for Benghazi attack and cited a "personal" commitment to improving security.

'I Take Responsibility', Says Clinton at Benghazi Hearing






























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