World / Africa

Egypt's Mubarak gets 3 years for graft

A Cairo court convicted ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak of embezzlement on Wednesday, sentencing him to three years in prison.

Libyan rebels seek Gadhafi

2011-08-23 07:37

Tanks opened fire at rebels trying to storm Muammar Gadhafi's main compound in Tripoli on Monday, although the whereabouts of the longtime Libyan leader remained unknown.

Gadhafi on the run as rebels fight in Tripoli

2011-08-23 07:17

Remnants of forces still loyal to Muammar Gadhafi staged a desperate stand in Tripoli on Tuesday as rebels fought their way into the capital, but the whereabouts of the veteran leader was a mystery.

Italian PM, Libyan rebel leader to meet soon

2011-08-23 07:10

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi would meet with Libyan rebel leader Mahmoud Jibril in a few days, local news agency Ansa reported on Monday.

Qadhafi's 6th son may hide in Bab al-Aziziya: rebel

2011-08-23 07:09

Libyan rebels military spokesman Col. Ahmed Bani told Xinhua Monday that he believed Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi's sixth son Khamis Qadhafi is likely hiding in Bab al-Aziziya in the capital of Tripoli.

Gadhafi on the run as rebels fight in Tripoli

2011-08-23 07:05

The only working hospital in Tripoli has been overwhelmed with casualties. Dr Mohmed Harisha said some patients had been waiting for three days for treatment because of staff shortages. The whereabouts of colonel Gadhafi remain unknown.
Rebels seek Gadhafi Oil exports may resume 
NATO targets Gadhafi's compound in Tripoli
Obama opposes sending troops to Libya

Gadhafi on the run as rebels fight in Tripoli

2011-08-23 07:04

Remnants of forces still loyal to Muammar Gadhafi staged a desperate stand in Tripoli on Tuesday as rebels fought their way into the capital, but the whereabouts of the veteran leader was a mystery.

Obama says Gadhafi regime coming to an end

2011-08-23 06:48

US President Barack Obama said Monday that it's much clear the Gadhafi regime is coming to an end, but the situation in Libya remains fluid and uncertain.

Obama opposes sending troops to Libya

2011-08-23 06:47

US President Barack Obama still opposes sending US ground troops to Libya, Deputy White House Spokesman Josh Earnest said Monday.

Clashes kill 600 in S Sudan

2011-08-23 06:46

At least 600 people were killed and hundreds others were injured in tribal clashes in Jongolei State in South Sudan.

China donates $16m to famine-stricken Somalia

2011-08-22 22:25

China has made its largest single donation to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) with $16 million towards famine relief operation in Somalia, WFP said on Monday.

NZ to recognize Libya National Transitional Council

2011-08-22 17:05

New Zealand will recognise the National Transitional Council as the legitimate voice of the Libyan people.

Analysis: Libya's future uncertain after fall of Tripoli

2011-08-22 16:21

Libyan rebels swarmed into the highly symbolic Green Square at the heart of Tripoli early Monday, merely two days after they launched an offensive against the capital.

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