News headlines for “Crisis in Libya”, page 80
Moussa Seeks to Calm Arab Countries ‘Privately’
- Inter Press Service
Leaving his position as secretary-general of the Arab League, Amr Moussa is now a 'private citizen' as he prepares to contest the Egyptian presidential election. And as a private citizen there is little he can do officially to fight government crackdown on citizens across parts of the Arab world, he tells IPS in an interview.
BAHRAIN: Tribunal-Issued Death Sentences Cause Outcry
- Inter Press Service
Democracy advocates in the United States are troubled by the pending execution of two men who took part in anti-government protests in Bahrain.
OP-ED: The War in Libya: The African Union's Mistake of Policy and Principle
- Inter Press Service
Africa's handling of the Libyan crisis at the United Nations has been timorous and confusing, but it presents an opportunity as well as a challenge for the continental body on how it defines its future strategic interests.
As Britain Sees a Needy Child
- Inter Press Service
The British Home Office has ruled that a severely disabled five-year-old girl should be returned to Algeria. The ruling demonstrates just how tough some European governments are getting on immigration.
Russia, China Shield Syria from Possible U.N. Sanctions
- Inter Press Service
A resolution inspired by Western nations critical of civilian killings in politically-beleaguered Syria is facing threats from two veto-wielding permanent members of the Security Council: Russia and China.
SYRIA: Outrage over Boy's Alleged Torture Death
- Inter Press Service
Video footage has emerged showing the body of a Syrian boy reportedly tortured to death after his arrest in April following a government crackdown on pro-democracy protests in the country.
EGYPT: Gaza Crossing Lets Trickle Through
- Inter Press Service
Egypt's border with the Hamas-run Gaza Strip was reopened to Palestinian travellers Wednesday after a series of squabbles over operational procedures had temporarily brought cross-border traffic to a halt.
U.S.: Military Attack on Iran Recedes, but Tensions Remain High
- Inter Press Service
The likelihood of a U.S. or Israeli military attack on Iran's nuclear installations seems miniscule during the remaining months of the Barack Obama administration's first term.
MIDEAST: Promised Crossing Denied
- Inter Press Service
Many hoping to find free movement between Egypt and Gaza have found the border gates at the Rafah crossing closed. Egyptian officials closed the gates on Saturday, according to Palestinian officials.
BAHRAIN: Planned Talks Bring Hope for Peace
- Inter Press Service
A national dialogue with no preconditions could bring the situation in Bahrain back to normal after a military crackdown that followed months of unrest.
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