Libyan Civil War
Here is a transcript of last night’s speech by President Obama on Libya. Also Read: Beyonce’s father splits as manager THE PRESIDENT: Tonight, I’d like to update the American people on the international effort that we have led in Libya –- what we’ve done, what we plan to do, and why this matters to us. […]
Washington — Bolivian President Evo Morales and Russian lawmaker Vladimir Zhirinovsky are two of the many political figures who are calling for President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize to be revoked after the Libyan bombings. RELATED: Shortest Celebrity Marriages “These developments in Libya are another outrageous act of aggression by NATO forces and, in particular, the […]
Libya — Qaddafi forces took to the strategic refinery town of Ras Lanuf and battered rebels with air-strikes and artillery fire. RELATED: Top 15 Black Biopics Of All-Time Read more at NYTimes RELATED: TOP 9 MUSIC VIDEOS OF THE 2000’S 25 REASONS WE LOVE “A DIFFERENT WORLD” TOP 9 BLACK TELEVISION TALK SHOW HOSTS
TRIPOLI, Libya — Moammar Gadhafi’s regime struck back at its opponents with a powerful attack Friday on the closest opposition-held city to Tripoli and a barrage of tear gas and live ammunition to smother new protests in the capital. At least 37 people died in fighting and in an explosion at an ammunitions depot in […]
Libya –The battle for Libya rages on as protestors and Col. Qaddafi are embarking on a civil war that can leave tragic results in this divided country. Rebels are fending off tanks, special army forces, and fighter jets as Col. Qaddafi’s militia draws nearer; though many are questioning the ability of the government to challenge […]
Libya– Dark-skinned, non-Arabic speaking Africans say they are facing hostility and must flee Libya because they have been branded Muammar Gaddafi supporters. African mercenaries from outlying countries are being used to stop protests, prompting Libyan suspicion of foreigners. Thousands of Nigerians and Kenyans have fled the country, and many more are expected to flee in […]
BENGHAZI, Libya — Protesters demanding Moammar Gadhafi’s ouster came under a hail of bullets Friday when pro-regime militiamen opened fire to stop the first significant anti-government marches in days in the Libyan capital. The Libyan leader, speaking from the ramparts of a historic Tripoli fort, told supporters to prepare to defend the nation. ALSO READ: […]
BENGHAZI, Libya — In a message to Libyan state broadcasters, Moammar Qaddafi charges that Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda are behind the massive uprisings. ALSO READ: Top All-White Sitcoms Loved By Black People Huffington Post reports: Qaddafi made the comments in a phone call to Libyan state TV Thursday, expressing condolences for deaths in […]
Libya– Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s threats to destroy his country’s oil fields has caused oil prices to skyrocket to prices comparable to 2008, during the war in Iraq. The vice president of energy at MF Global warns that if gas prices continue to grow, by May, “it will cripple the economy”. Experts say that U.S. consumers […]
Libya — Clashes between Qaddafi loyalists and protestors calling for an end to regime has become bloody. Close to 500 people have been killed according to Libyan officials. Qaddafi, who has been ruler of Libya for 40 years, is refusing to step down from his reign. Read more at NYTimes RELATED: Top 5 MLK Speeches […]