Rebels gear up for major fight near Tripoli
2011-02-28 07:07:57
Hundreds of armed anti-government forces backed by rebel troops who control Zawiya, the city closest to the capital Tripoli, appeared to be readying on Sunday to repel an expected offensive by surrounding forces loyal to Muammar Gadhafi.
Sarkozy urges EU 'common strategy' on Libya
2011-02-28 06:34:10
European countries should adopt a "common strategy" on issues related to violence-wrecked Libya, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Sunday in an address on national television.
Protesters clash with police in Oman
2011-02-27 22:17:42
Clashes erupted on Sunday between protesters and security forces in Oman, state-run ONA news agency said, adding casualties were reported among policemen and protesters.
Call for Egypt reform referendum expected this week
2011-02-27 20:28:20
Egypt's ruling military council is expected within the next week to call a referendum on constitutional amendments drawn up by an independent judicial committee, a member of the committee said on Sunday.
Chile marks quake anniversary
2011-02-27 19:59:11
One year after a devastating earthquake struck, Chile is holding a series of commemorative activities starting from Cobquecura at the epicenter of the 8.8-magnitude temblor and tsunami that wreaked death and destruction in the South American country.
Road accident kills 11, wounds 17 in W Afghan
2011-02-27 19:42:22
Road accident killed 11 people and injured 17 others in western Afghan province of Herat on Sunday, an official said.
UN refugee agency: Over 100,000 have fled Libya
2011-02-27 19:27:53
The UN refugee agency says more than 100,000 people have fled violence in Libya to neighboring countries in the past week.
China calls for immediate end to violence in Libya
2011-02-27 11:52:36
China Saturday called for efforts to put an immediate end to violence in Libya, to restore stability and normal order in the country as soon as possible and to resolve the current crisis through peaceful means.
Egypt proposes limit on presidential term
2011-02-27 11:39:34
A judicial committee for drafting constitutional amendments in Egypt proposed Saturday to reduce the length of presidential term to four years and impose a two-term limit on the president
Obama presses Libyan leader to leave
2011-02-27 10:46:04
US President Barack Obama on Saturday stepped up pressure on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, saying that he should leave now.
Attack shuts Iraq's largest oil refinery, kills 1
2011-02-26 18:05:31
Gunmen attacked Iraq's largest oil refinery Saturday, killing a guard and detonating bombs that sparked a fire and forced the facility to shut down, officials said.
UN Human Rights Council calls to suspend Libya's membership
2011-02-26 13:37:56
The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council Friday adopted a resolution calling on the UN General Assembly to consider suspending Libya's right to membership in the Geneva forum.