Moamer Kadhafi's son Seif al-Islam 'set free' in Libya
Seif al-Islam, the second son and heir apparent of the late deposed Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi, is said to have been freed in Libya after more than five years in captivity.
Jun 11, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
Libya ex-PM Khalifa Ghweil wounded in Tripoli clashes
Libya`s former Prime Minister Khalifa Ghweil was wounded in heavy fighting in the capital Tripoli on Wednesday but his injuries are not life-threatening, sources close to him said.
Mar 16, 2017, 13:39 PM IST
Clashes rock Libya capital for third day
Artillery exchanges rocked the Libyan capital for a third day on Wednesday after forces loyal to the UN-backed government stormed the headquarters of a rival militia overnight.
Mar 15, 2017, 15:14 PM IST
13 Egyptians kidnapped in Libya freed: Army
Egypt's army today announced the release of 13 Egyptians kidnapped in eastern Libya, which has been plagued by chaos and security problems since 2011.
Feb 14, 2017, 19:57 PM IST
British government defends its role in Libya campaign
The 2011 bombing campaign came after Kadhafi loyalists pounded the eastern city of Benghazi, raising fears of an imminent massacre in the rebel stronghold.
Nov 25, 2016, 07:13 AM IST
IS suicide bombings target Libya pro-govt forces in Sirte
One bomber blew up his car a few metres from a group of pro-government fighters near the Abu Hadi roundabout in the city's southeast.
Jun 12, 2016, 17:10 PM IST
Libya unity govt says it wants warplanes to fight Islamic State militants
Libya's unity government called on Tuesday for warplanes and helicopters to fight jihadists as it hailed international support for granting it an exemption to a longstanding embargo on weapons sales.
May 17, 2016, 23:58 PM IST
Obama calls Libya his `worst mistake`
Barack Obama says the biggest mistake of his presidency was the lack of planning for the aftermath of the fall of late Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, with the country spiraling into chaos and grappling with violent extremists.
Apr 11, 2016, 20:10 PM IST
Libyan rivals sign disputed unity government deal
A group of lawmakers from Libya`s rival parliaments, as well as other political figures, inked the UN-sponsored accord in the Moroccan resort of Skhirat.
Dec 18, 2015, 10:39 AM IST
Son of late Libyan dictator Kadhafi `freed after kidnapping`: Sources
Hannibal Kadhafi, the high-living businessman son of the late Libyan dictator, was freed on Friday evening several hours after he was kidnapped, security sources told AFP.
Dec 12, 2015, 05:51 AM IST
Agreement reached on political solution to Libya conflict: Officials
Warring Libyan factions meeting in Tunisia said Sunday they had reached an agreement to be approved by rival parliaments on ending the political deadlock that has plagued the country since Moamer Kadhafi`s overthrow.
Dec 06, 2015, 19:53 PM IST
'Islamic State could expand from Libya but faces hostile environment'
Libya`s collapse after the death of dictator Moamer Kadhafi has made it an ideal stomping ground for IS.
Dec 04, 2015, 12:24 PM IST
Muslims worldwide had celebrated after 9/11: Donald Trump
Donald Trump ramped up his incendiary rhetoric on Saturday, claiming that Muslims around the world were "going wild" to cheer the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Nov 29, 2015, 13:01 PM IST
Libya army says 13 security personnel killed by 'terrorists'
At least 13 members of Libya's army were killed by "terrorist" violence in the east of the war-torn country, an army spokesman has said.
Nov 11, 2015, 08:13 AM IST
World would be better place if Saddam, Kadhafi were still in power: Trump
The world would be a better place if dictators such as Saddam Hussein and Moamer Kadhafi were still in power, top Republican US presidential hopeful Donald Trump said in comments aired on Sunday.
Oct 25, 2015, 23:37 PM IST
