Today: LIBYA News, Apr 29, 2011

Apr 29, 2011

LIBYA News, Apr 29, 2011

29.04.2011 00:48 Will Syria be the next Libya? As violence and protests rage in Syria, and America begins to take notice and call for sanctions, many are beginning to wonder if Syria may be the next Libya. Arab world protests		28.04.2011 14:28 6 comments Women whip off shirts in Gaddafi's support Half-naked girls descended on the European Commission in Moscow to protest against the war in Libya. They brought mattresses with Gaddafi portraits, claiming the European leaders started the war because they do not sleep well. Libya's Odyssey Dawn
27.04.2011 16:15 1 comment “Gaddafi’s money” in Moscow Two citizens of Cameroon have been arrested in Moscow on suspicion of trying to pull off a classic black dollar scam. They used a topical cover story, Gaddafi’s funds, to convince their victim he could get rich quick.		27.04.2011 15:56 6 comments “You will like” the decision on who will run for presidency, Putin promises journalists Prime Minister Putin has said it is premature to talk about the 2012 presidential vote, but assured journalists they will like the eventual decision on the presidential runner. Election 2012
27.04.2011 10:10 1 comment From sanctions to a Libya-style showdown in Syria France and Italy are urging the UN to put pressure on Syria to end its violent crackdown on anti-government protesters. Washington is also considering imposing sanctions, which is raising fears that Syria could be the next Libya. Arab world protests		26.04.2011 18:58 31 comments Putin states the West has no legal right to execute Gaddafi Prime Minister Vladimir Putin declared that the Western forces taking part in the military operation in Libya are not entitled to assassinate Muammar Gaddafi, as doing so is against international law. Libya's Odyssey Dawn
26.04.2011 18:20 6 comments Gaddafi awarded “anti-NATO resistance fighter” title by Ukrainian party The Progressive Socialist Party of Ukraine has awarded the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi an honorary title for his fight against Western powers. Libya's Odyssey Dawn		26.04.2011 14:15 5 comments EU troops would guard aid throughout Libya – report German newspaper Bild has given a sneak peek of operation EUFOR Libya, the plan to use EU ground troops to protect humanitarian convoys on the request of the UN. Libya's Odyssey Dawn
26.04.2011 09:31 5 comments NATO playing with fire in Libya – analyst Italy has approved the use of its fighter jets in NATO's airstrikes in Libya, despite its earlier refusal to join the bombings. Fighting perseveres in the besieged town of Misrata in western Libya. Libya's Odyssey Dawn Arab world protests		25.04.2011 16:44 2 comments From Russia, with dire warnings on Libya Moscow has harshly rebuked the latest NATO attack against forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, saying that the Western military bloc has given the militant opposition “dangerous ideas,” while stoking the flames of unrest elsewhere. Libya's Odyssey Dawn
25.04.2011 12:02 12 comments NATO hits Gaddafi compound as violence escalates in Libya Moscow says it is ready to assist peace and dialogue efforts in Libya if all sides of the conflict adhere to the UN resolutions. Despite this, violence has yet to subside in the country torn between opposition and pro-Gaddafi forces. Arab world protests Libya's Odyssey Dawn		25.04.2011 10:27 10 comments Libya is not worth an ounce of British blood – British journalist Columnist and the former editor of the Sun newspaper, Kelvin McKenzie, says there is no reason Britain and France should meddle in Libya's internal affairs. Libya's Odyssey Dawn
25.04.2011 02:16 Kuwait donates $180 million to Libyan rebels Mustafa Abdel Jalil, the head of the Libyan Transitional National Council, declared on Sunday that the council has received $180 million from Kuwait. Libya's Odyssey Dawn Arab world protests		24.04.2011 16:55 7 comments Russia ready to help Libyan settlement on condition of ceasefire – Russian Foreign Minister Moscow says it is ready to assist in peace and dialogue efforts in Libya in order to prevent further civilian casualties on condition of an immediate ceasefire. Arab world protests Libya's Odyssey Dawn
23.04.2011 00:33 4 comments UK committed for long haul in Libya The UK Ministry of Defense sending military advisors to Libya is seen by many as the most significant step so far towards deploying ground troops. Once that happens, many see Libya turning into another Afghanistan – ten years and counting. Libya's Odyssey Dawn		22.04.2011 22:58 1 comment Today's high oil price is the norm - political expert There is nothing unusual in the gasoline hike in the US and the investigation into the energy market is purely for political purposes, according to Policy Director at Just Foreign Policy, Robert Naiman. Arab world protests
22.04.2011 15:54 10 comments UN ignores its own resolution on Libya - political analyst Russia insists the UN resolution is being violated by allied forces, but these are not purely Russian concerns. There is widening frustration over how the operation in Libya is being conducted, according to political analyst Sergey Strokan.		22.04.2011 03:27 2 comments NATO may send military advisers to Libyan rebels Rebel forces have claimed a key city on the Tunisian border, in a rare victory over Gaddafi troops, but the win was overshadowed by shelling in Libya's third-largest city Misrata. It has been under siege by pro-government forces for seven weeks. Libya's Odyssey Dawn
21.04.2011 19:39 3 comments Obama sends drones to Libya US President Barack Obama has approved the use of unmanned military predator drones in Libya to join the NATO air campaign the US once said it was leaving.		21.04.2011 07:11 6 comments NATO air strikes hit Tripoli - Libyan state TV NATO aircraft has bombarded south-western parts of the Libyan capital, Tripoli, killing seven civilians, reports AFP, quoting Libyan state television.