News headlines for “Crisis in Libya”, page 103
U.S. Lays Out Sanctions on Libya as 'First Step'
- Inter Press Service
As the bloodshed of protestors in Libya continues unabated for the eighth day in a row, the White House took its strongest stance against Muammar Gaddafi's regime Friday, announcing that the United States will impose unilateral sanctions and has suspended its embassy operations in the oil-producing country.
Saudis to Offset Libya Oil Shortfall
- Inter Press Service
Saudi Arabia has increased oil production to compensate for the fall in output from Libya, as the popular uprising against the regime of Muammar Gaddafi continues to grow in that North African country.
Libya Faces Expulsion from U.N. Human Rights Council
- Inter Press Service
The widespread condemnation of continued military atrocities against civilian demonstrators in Libya over the past week is paving the way for two of the harshest punitive measures against the repressive regime of Muammar el-Gaddafi: expulsion from the Human Rights Council and war crimes charges by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
Expressions Of A Free Arab Cinema
- Inter Press Service
At this year’s 61st edition of the Berlin International Film Festival Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi took the highest prize.
Never Tip the Army in Egypt
- Inter Press Service
Abu Mustafa Al Matriah and Abu Ahmed Abu Amrah, both Bedouins in Northern Sinai are thankful to the army that they can complete their daily deliveries without having 'to pay so much baksheesh' (gratuity).
In Search of an African Revolution
- Inter Press Service
Demonstrations are continuing across the Middle East, interrupted only by the call for prayer when protesters fall to their knees on cheap carpets and straw mats and the riot police take a tea break. Meanwhile, in 'darkest Africa', far away from the cameras of international mainstream media, reports have surfaced of political unrest in a host of sub- Saharan nations.
EGYPT: Net Tightens Around Mubarak Cronies
- Inter Press Service
Toppled Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak’s cronies and political allies could not be touched for years, but his departure has stripped them of protection. Now they are under investigation for corruption and graft — and many Egyptians expect to finally see justice.
LIBYA: Obama Says U.S. Considering 'Full Range of Options'
- Inter Press Service
As more Libyan towns and cities fell to anti-government forces Wednesday, U.S. President Barack Obama said Washington is preparing 'the full range of options' to respond to the ongoing violence in the oil-rich North African state.
Now Gaddafi Makes the Same Mistake
- Inter Press Service
The brutal response by Libyan leader Muammar Al-Gaddafi against pro- democracy protestors in the country indicates his determination not to leave office without a bloody battle, but his moves follow the path that eventually led to ouster of two neighbouring dictators.
LIBYA-U.S.: Obama Ally Calls for Regime Change
- Inter Press Service
As Libyan strongman Muammar Al-Gaddafi vowed to hang on to power, a close Congressional ally of U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday called for an end to his regime.
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