Clinton lashes out at US Benghazi committee
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy's recent comments that the Benghazi panel can take credit for the Democratic front-runner's diminished public standing prove Republicans are going after her for political reasons, Clinton said in a televised interview.
Oct 06, 2015, 03:10 AM IST
Islamic State attacks Libyan largest oil port
The Islamic State (IS) militants launched attacks on Sidra oil-port in Libya, killing one Army soldier and injuring two, a military source said.
Oct 03, 2015, 10:21 AM IST
Islamic State abductors did not harm me, my release a miracle: Samal
Released from the captivity of abductors in war-torn Libya, Pravas Ranjan Samal on Friday said the militants did not torture him though he was traumatised at every passing moment.
Oct 02, 2015, 18:57 PM IST
Libya coastguard rescues 346 migrants
The Libyan coastguard said it rescued 346 migrants on Tuesday, almost 100 of them women and children, crammed onto rubber boats and stranded off the country`s coast.
Sep 29, 2015, 18:25 PM IST
German sailors work round the clock to rescue migrants
On the hunt for people-smugglers in the Mediterranean, a German Navy ship is sailing off the coast of Libya when it gets a report of an unidentified boat adrift.
Sep 29, 2015, 09:07 AM IST
Rescuers save 1,151 migrants off Libya coast, says Italy
The Italian coastguard said it had coordinated the rescue Monday of 1,151 migrants in 11 separate operations off the Libyan coast.
Sep 29, 2015, 04:01 AM IST
Libyan army kills seven IS militants
Libyan army forces, backed by air force and artillery, killed seven Islamic State (IS) affiliated militants and captured nine others in the eastern city of Benghazi in Libya, according to a military source.
Sep 28, 2015, 04:49 AM IST
750 migrants rescued from boats off Libyan coast: MSF
At least 750 people were rescued on Saturday from three small boats in international waters near the Libyan coast by a ship operated by Doctors Without Borders, a spokesman told AFP.
Sep 19, 2015, 15:41 PM IST
One of two Indians abducted in Libya flees, establishes contact
One of the two Indians, who were abducted in Sirte in war-torn Libya, has managed to flee from captivity and he has established contact with his family in Odisha and one of his friends.
Sep 17, 2015, 22:06 PM IST
Russian politician blames US for refugee crisis in Europe
A Russian politician on Wednesday criticised the US and its NATO allies for causing the current refugee crisis in Europe by intervening in Iraq, Libya and Syria.
Sep 16, 2015, 19:57 PM IST
Two Indians abducted in war-torn Libya, Islamic State involved?
Two Indian citizens are said to have been abducted in Libya, reports said Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2015, 18:23 PM IST
Libya`s recognised government rejects peace deal amendments
Libya`s internationally recognised government said Tuesday it had rejected changes introduced by its rivals to a draft UN peace deal, denting hopes of a breakthrough in the country`s political crisis.
Sep 16, 2015, 01:35 AM IST
It is 'grave sin' to flee to Europe, IS warns refugees
The Islamic State terrorist group has indicated that Syrian refugees fleeing to Europe are committing a grave sin because "the land of the Cross is governed by laws of atheism and indecency".
Sep 11, 2015, 03:05 AM IST
Oil market strikes 2015 highs on Libya tensions
Global oil prices hit 2015 peaks today as fresh tensions in oil producer Libya raised concerns about a supply disruption in the Middle East, analysts said.
May 06, 2015, 19:16 PM IST
Oil prices at 2015 highs
US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for June delivery gained 87 cents to $61.27, while Brent crude for June rose 63 cents to $68.15 in afternoon trade.
May 06, 2015, 08:15 AM IST
Oil hits 2015 highs as Libya output slows, Saudis raise prices
New York: Oil prices hit their highest for the year on Tuesday, aided by a disruption in Libyan crude exports, higher selling prices for Saudi oil and a weaker dollar that tends to inflate commodity prices.
May 06, 2015, 01:51 AM IST
Oil firms to $67, near 2015 high, as Libya output slows
Brent crude oil rose to $67 a barrel on Tuesday, just below its 2015 high, after protests stopped crude flows to the eastern Libyan oil port of Zueitina, hampering exports.
May 05, 2015, 16:52 PM IST
Oil prices up over 4% on Libya raid, China easing
Crude prices closed up more than 4 percent on Thursday as rising violence in producer Libya and an expected boost in oil demand from China`s central bank easing helped the market rebound from a sharp rout in the previous session.
Feb 06, 2015, 09:54 AM IST
US oil climbs above $55 a barrel on renewed Libyan tensions
US crude briefly touched $55.74, up $1.01, after closing $1.11 down in thin trade on Friday. It was at $55.35 a barrel as of 0048 GMT.
Dec 29, 2014, 09:05 AM IST
