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Watch: ISIS Gains Ground - in Libya

Ansar al-Sharia waves ISIS flags, declares loyalty to group after taking over strategic Libyan coastal city.

Watch: ISIS Gains Ground - in Libya

Drones and Marines Head for Libya as Riots Spread in Middle East

U.S. sends Marines, NATO countries beef up embassy security as Middle East riots spread following Wednesday's tragic violence in Libya.

Drones and Marines Head for Libya as Riots Spread in Middle East

Aisha Qaddafi Asks ICC to Try Saif al-Islam

Late strongman Muammar Qaddafi's daughter has asked the ICC to intervene on her brother's behalf and try him at the Hague.

Aisha Qaddafi Asks ICC to Try Saif al-Islam

Qaddafi Loyalists Seize Bani Walid

Members of the infamous Brigade 93 have driven fighters for the new government out of the former Qaddafi stronghold of Bani Walid.

Qaddafi Loyalists Seize Bani Walid

Qaddafi is Dead!

Fugitive dictator Muammar Qaddafi was killed as his home town of Sirte fell, marking an end to his despotic and eccentric 42-year rule.

Qaddafi is Dead!

Libya: Qaddafi Haunts Rebels Amid Victories

As rebel fighters take Bani Walid and edge toward final victory in Sirte, Qaddafi continues to haunt the new regime from hiding.

Libya: Qaddafi Haunts Rebels Amid Victories

Anti-Qaddafi Fighters in Sirte Regroup, Again

For the third time in a week, anti-Qaddafi forces have been driven back and forced to regroup in their push into Sirte.

Anti-Qaddafi Fighters in Sirte Regroup, Again

Libya: Rebels Pound Qaddafi Compound in Sirte

After over a month of intense fighting and numerous set backs, rebel fighters have reached the center of Qaddafi's home town.

Libya: Rebels Pound Qaddafi Compound in Sirte

Qaddafi Taunts Rebels Amid Failed Sirte Offensive

Fugitive strongman Muammar Qaddafi called for massive civil disobedience as Libya's rebels fail to take Sirte.

Qaddafi Taunts Rebels Amid Failed Sirte Offensive

Rebel Fighters Raise Ire, Concern in Tripoli

As Libya's new leaders appoint a new cabinet to rule the country, its fighters in Tripoli have raised concerns for the future.

Rebel Fighters Raise Ire, Concern in Tripoli

Qaddafi Strongholds Turn Back Rebels

Rebel forces in Libya have met fierce resistance in Bani Walid and Sirte, raising the specter of prolonged fighting.

Qaddafi Strongholds Turn Back Rebels

Libya: Rebels Struggling in Sirte Offensive

Rebels are struggling against stiff resistance in Qaddafi's home town of Sirte as a second rebel offensive on nearby Bani Walid fails.

Libya: Rebels Struggling in Sirte Offensive

Libya: Rebels Bloodied at Bani Walid, Again

Rebels attempting to take the Qaddafi stronghold of Bani Walid were bloodied for the second time in a week by the town's defenders.

Libya: Rebels Bloodied at Bani Walid, Again

Libya: Bani Walid Assault Resumes

Rebel fighters resumed their assault on the oasis of Bani Walid on Libya's coast after a failed assault earlier in the week.

Libya: Bani Walid Assault Resumes

Libya's Ideological Precipice: Islamist or Secular?

Islamic leaders in Libya accused de facto prime minister Mahmoud Jibril of being an 'extreme secularist' who is 'worse than Qaddafi.'

Libya's Ideological Precipice: Islamist or Secular?

Residents Pour Out of Bani Walid

Residents are pouring out of the Qaddafi stronghold of Bani Walid amid a lull in fighting as rebels regroup for a new offensive.

Residents Pour Out of Bani Walid

Libya: Bani Walid Surrender Talks Fail

Negotiations for the peaceful surrender of Qaddafi loyalists at Bani Walid have failed, setting the stage for a rebel offensive.

Libya: Bani Walid Surrender Talks Fail

ICC Seeks Red Notice for Qaddafi

The International Criminal Court asked Interpol to issue Red Notices for Muammar Qaddafi for alleged "crimes against humanity."

ICC Seeks Red Notice for Qaddafi

Analysis: Libya's Elusive Desert Fox

The manhunt for Muammar Qaddafi has generated a flurry of headlines and few concrete leads -- put simply, no one knows where Qaddafi is.

Analysis: Libya's Elusive Desert Fox

Libyan Convoy in Niger Stirs Qaddafi Pot

A large convoy of Qaddafi loyalists were seen in Niger, leading to speculation Qaddafi is going into exile and planning an insurgency.

Libyan Convoy in Niger Stirs Qaddafi Pot

West Races to Secure Qaddafi Munitions

Western leaders race to secure Qaddafi's copious arms stockpiles, hoping of stave off a long-insurgency against the nascent rebel regime.

West Races to Secure Qaddafi Munitions

Qaddafi: "Let Libya Burn!"

Fugitive strongman Muammar Qaddafi vowed never to surrender and to liberate Libya from the rebels who ousted him -- "Let Libya Burn!"

Qaddafi: "Let Libya Burn!"

Rebels, Western Leaders Meet to Map Libya's Future

Libyans rebels met with Western leaders to map their nation's future as strongman Muammar Qaddafi remains at large.

Rebels, Western Leaders Meet to Map Libya's Future

Libyan Rebels Extend Sirte Offensive Deadline

Libya's caretaker rebel government has extended the deadline for Qaddafi loyalists in Sirte to negotiate a surrender.

Libyan Rebels Extend Sirte Offensive Deadline

Libya's Rebels Raise Algerian Tensions

Libya's rebels have upped regional tensions demanding Algeria hand over Qaddafi's family; Saturday deadline for Sirte; 50,000 Dead

Libya's Rebels Raise Algerian Tensions

Libyan Rebels Want Tripoli's UN Seat

The chairman of Libya's National Transitional Council says the rebels want to assume Tripoli's seat at the United Nations next month.

Libyan Rebels Want Tripoli's UN Seat

Libyan Elections in 8 Months; Fair Trial for Qaddafi

Rebel leaders say Libya will hold elections in eight months and Muammar Qaddafi will given a fair trial - if he's taken alive.

Libyan Elections in 8 Months; Fair Trial for Qaddafi

Fierce Fighting at Qaddafi Compound

As rebels prepare to assault Qaddafi's compound in Tripoli its clear the strongman plans to exact his price in blood and headlines.

Fierce Fighting at Qaddafi Compound

Rebels Promise Qaddafi, Sons 'Fair Trial'

Rebel political leader Mustafa Abdel Jalil promised Muammar Qaddafi a 'fair trial' should he be taken alive.

Rebels Promise Qaddafi, Sons 'Fair Trial'

Not So Fast! Qaddafi Forces Shell Downtown Tripoli

After hours of euphoric celebration as Libya's rebels took much of Tripoli unopposed, Qaddafi tanks have started shelling the city center.

Not So Fast! Qaddafi Forces Shell Downtown Tripoli

The Battle for Tripoli is at Hand

This weekend's raid on Tripoli by rebel fighters marks the beginning of the battle for Tripoli - and Qaddafi's last stand.

The Battle for Tripoli is at Hand

Qaddafi, Rebels Deny Backchannel Talks

Both the government of Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi and the rebel leadership in the country deny they are holding backchannel talks.

Qaddafi, Rebels Deny Backchannel Talks

Qaddafi's Interior Minister Defects

Libyan Interior Minister Nassr al-Mabrouk Abdullah arrived with 9 family members in Cairo in what appears to be a defection.

Qaddafi's Interior Minister Defects

Libya: Rebels Seize Part of Strategic Zawiya

Libyan rebels appear to have seized part of the strategic and symbolic town of Zawiya some 50 kilometers from Tripoli; fighting continues.

Libya: Rebels Seize Part of Strategic Zawiya

Captured General: 'NATO Underestimated Qaddafi Support'

A captured general loyal to eccentric Libyan strongman Muamar Qaddafi says NATO has underestimated the dictator's support.

Captured General: 'NATO Underestimated Qaddafi Support'

Libya: Rebels Moving on Symbolic Zawiya

Libya's rebels are moving to take the symbolic and key city of Zawiya; heavy fighting reported.

Libya: Rebels Moving on Symbolic Zawiya

Libya: Khamis Qaddafi Alive

A spokesman for the government of Muammar Qaddafi denied earlier reports the dictators son, Khamis, was slain in a NATO airstrike.

Libya: Khamis Qaddafi Alive

Rebels: Khamis Qaddafi Slain in NATO Airstrike

Rebels say Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi's son Khamis was slain in a NATO airstrike in embattled Zliten.

Rebels: Khamis Qaddafi Slain in NATO Airstrike

Libyan Rebel Commander Assassinated

The commander of Libya's rebel commander, Abdul-Fattah Younis, was assassinated shortly before questioning.

Libyan Rebel Commander Assassinated

Qadaffi Switches to Offense as Western Stance Softens

With Nato's position fracturing over Libyan strongman Muammar Qadaffi, the encircled dictator has launched a major offensive.

Qadaffi Switches to Offense as Western Stance Softens

Libyan Rebel Forces Tighten Grip on Brega

Libyan government forces have killed 8 rebels near the strategic oil town of Brega.

Libyan Rebel Forces Tighten Grip on Brega

US: "Muammar Qadaffi Must Go!"

US and Libyan officials met face-to-face this weekend at a meeting in which US officials said their would be meetings until Qadaffi is gone.

US: "Muammar Qadaffi Must Go!"

Libya's Rebels Claim Victory at Brega

Libya's rebels claim victory at Brega as they encircle the key oil town which has changed hands several times in the five-month civil war.

Libya's Rebels Claim Victory at Brega

Libyan Jews Appoint Envoy to Benghazi Shadow Gov't

A Libyan Jewish organization formally recognizes the rebel shadow government and hopes to reconcile Jews to the country.

Libyan Jews Appoint Envoy to Benghazi Shadow Gov't

Libyan Rebels' Faces Blackened at Brega

In another set-back for Libya's rebels their fighters fail to take the oil city of Brega as a key meeting convenes to discus the country's future.

Libyan Rebels' Faces Blackened at Brega

Qaddafi Vows to Blow Up Tripoli

Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi has vowed to blow up Tripoli rather than surrender it to rebels if they succeed in taking the city.

Qaddafi Vows to Blow Up Tripoli

Qadaffi Forces Route Rebels at Qawalish

Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi proved he wouldn't go silently into the night with a raid that sent rebel plans to advance into disarray.

Qadaffi Forces Route Rebels at Qawalish

France Reaches Out to Qadaffi

France has split with NATO policy and is calling for negotiations with Qadaffi.

France Reaches Out to Qadaffi

Qadaffi Bracing for Rebel Offensive

Libyan strongman Muamarr Qadaffi has reportedly armed militias surrounding Tripoli in preparation for an expected rebel push on the capital.

Qadaffi Bracing for Rebel Offensive

Libyan Rebels Break Out in Nusafa Mountains

Libyan rebels in the Nusafa region have seized several hamlets from Qadaffi's forces raising hopes they will advance towards Tripoli

Libyan Rebels Break Out in Nusafa Mountains

NATO: Stray Bomb May Have Killed Libyan Civilians

NATO "regrets the loss of innocent civilian lives" and notes Qadaffi's regime is "determined to use violence against its own citizens.”

NATO: Stray Bomb May Have Killed Libyan Civilians

Six Explosions Near Qaddafi Compound

Six explosions and clouds of smoke near Qaddafi’s Bab al-Aziziya compound before dawn.

Six Explosions Near Qaddafi Compound

Clinton Attempts to Enlist Africa Against Qaddafi

Secretary of State Clinton sought to combat an African predisposition to protect Qaddafi

Clinton Attempts to Enlist Africa Against Qaddafi

ICC Probing Viagra Use in Qadaffi Terror-Rape Campaign

ICC investigators are probing claims Qaddafi distributed 'Viagra' to his soldiers to further his terror-rape campaign in a 'horrific first.'

ICC Probing Viagra Use in Qadaffi Terror-Rape Campaign

Russia Prepares to Throw Qaddafi Under the Bus

Mikhail Margelov's visit to the Libyan rebels in Benghazi demonstrates that Russia is breaking with Qaddafi to conserve its interests.

Russia Prepares to Throw Qaddafi Under the Bus

S. African President Attempts to Broker Deal in Libya

South African President Jacob Zuma has arrived in the Libyan capital, hoping to broker a deal to end the civil war.

S. African President Attempts to Broker Deal in Libya

Analysis of Libyan Peace Overtures: Surrender or Poisoned Fruit

The Libyan Government's call for unconditional peace talks can be interpreted as surrender or an attempt to split its adversaries.

Analysis of Libyan Peace Overtures: Surrender or Poisoned Fruit

‘Qaddafi ’Hid under Children’s Playground’

International Criminal Court prosecutors want warrants for the arrest of Gaddafi for torture, murder and the brutal suppression of opponents.

‘Qaddafi ’Hid under Children’s Playground’

UN Trying to Broker Libya Ceasefire

UN sends envoy to Libya; NATO continues air strikes; ICC sets sights on Qaddafi for "crimes against humanity;" Qaddafi: "You cannot kill me!"

UN Trying to Broker Libya Ceasefire

Libyan Rebels Take Misrata

Libyan rebels take the beseiged western port city of Misrata from Qaddafi; NATO airstrikes reported in Tripoli.

Libyan Rebels Take Misrata