World leaders gather in critical Libya talks
2011-03-19 22:26:05
World leaders met Saturday in a summit in Paris that could be the final step before international military action against Moammar Gadhafi's forces in Libya.
Gadhafi forces shell rebel-held Misrat
2011-03-19 22:18:19
Residents of the rebel-held Libyan city of Misrata said government snipers were shooting people from rooftops on Saturday and the hospital had run out of anaesthetic.
Benghazi hospital has 26 dead after attack-TV
Fighter plane shot down in Benghazi
Obama rules out US ground troops in Libya
Benghazi hospital has 26 dead after attack-TV
2011-03-19 21:02:02
Al Jazeera reported on Saturday that there were 26 dead and more than 40 wounded in Jala hospital in Benghazi after the eastern Libyan city was bombarded.
Egyptians vote on constitutional amendments
2011-03-19 20:05:33
Egyptians started voting on Saturday morning to decide on constitutional amendments aimed at ensuring free and fair parliamentary and presidential polls later this year.
Libyan gov't pledges compliance with ceasefire
2011-03-19 14:38:17
Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Kaim said on Friday that the Libyan government had halted all military operations and would honor its ceasefire declaration.
China offers humanitarian aid to Tunisia, Egypt
2011-03-19 10:58:33
The Chinese government has decided to offer emergency humanitarian aid to Tunisia and Egypt, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Friday.
Yemeni president declares state of emergency
2011-03-19 08:27:17
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh declared a state of emergency in his country on Friday following the unrest in the capital that claimed the lives of at least 41 anti-government protestors.
Obama rules out US ground troops in Libya
2011-03-19 07:13:55
US President Barack Obama on Friday explicitly ruled out deploying US ground troops into Libya, saying the US will act as part of an international coalition if Gadhafi does not comply with the UN resolution.
Libyan gov't pledges compliance with ceasefire
Gadhafi's forces fire on rebel-held Misrat
Libya declares ceasefire after UN resolution
2011-03-18 21:00:45
Libyan Foreign Minister Musa Kusa said his country has announced a ceasefire and halted all military operations, saying Libyan is keen on protecting all civilians and foreigners.
France: Military action against Libya 'within hours'
2011-03-18 15:33:04
Military action against Libya will come "within hours" after the UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to authorize a no-fly zone over the country, local media quoted government spokesman Francois Baroin as saying on Friday.
'World's largest' online pedophile ring smashed
2011-03-18 14:33:37
Police said Wednesday they have smashed a huge international pedophile ring, rescuing 230 children from abuse and arresting 184 suspects - including teachers and police officers.