Lights off, a global bid for Earth Hour 2011
2011-03-24 14:16:22
Billions of citizens from more than 130 countries are expected to turn off their lights on Saturday for the Earth Hour 2011, the event organizer told Australia's media on Thursday.
Canadian jets engage in first bombing of Libya
2011-03-24 11:19:10
Canadian CF-18 Hornet fighter jets have bombed an ammunition depot in northern Libya in the first attack by Canadian aircraft to enforce the United Nations no-fly zone over Libya, a senior officer said here Wednesday.
Explosion heard from southeast Tripoli in Libya
2011-03-24 10:13:54
A large explosion was heard early Thursday from southeast Tripoli hours after the eastern suburb of the capital city was pounded by Western warplanes, al-Jazeera reported.
Civilian casualties reported in Tripoli airstrikes
2011-03-24 09:59:17
A number of civilians have been reportedly wounded in the airstrikes in eastern Tripoli launched by Western warplanes on Wednesday night, Xinhua correspondents and local media said.
Germany set to abandon nuclear power for good
2011-03-24 09:33:57
Germany is determined to take the lead in showing the world how abandoning nuclear energy can be done, betting billions on expanding the use of renewable energy to meet power demands instead.
Gadhafi forces shell rebels
2011-03-24 08:53:05
Muammar Gadhafi's forces attacked two west Libyan towns, killing dozens, while rebels were pinned down in the east and NATO tried to resolve a dispute over who should lead the Western air campaign.
Casualties expected to rise as unrest continues
2011-03-24 08:51:52
The longer the allies' air strikes in Libya continue, the more civilians will be killed, British experts warned.
Gadhafi forces roll back; rebels try to organize
2011-03-24 08:29:03
NATO ships began patrolling off Libya's coast Wednesday as airstrikes, missiles and energized rebels forced Muammar Gadhafi's tanks to roll back from two key western cities.
Defiant Gadhafi vows to fight on
2011-03-24 07:02:59
Attackers 'destined for dustbin of history'; rebels unable to advance
Eastern suburb bombed, anti-aircraft fire heard in Tripoli
2011-03-24 05:35:18
The eastern suburb of Tripoli was bombed by Western warplanes and intensive anti-aircraft fire were heard Wednesday night in the Libyan capital, a Xinhua reporter said.
Danish F-16 fighters drop bombs on Libya, says Air Force
2011-03-24 04:39:02
Danish F-16 fighter jets have, for the first time, dropped precision-guided bombs on targets in Libya, the Danish Air Force's Tactical Air Command said on Wednesday.
EU imposes extra sanctions on Libya
2011-03-23 22:50:59
The Council of the European Union (EU) adopted additional sanctions against Libya Wednesday.