News headlines for “Crisis in Libya”, page 97
LIBYA: Obama Threatens Military Action if Attacks Resume
- Inter Press Service
U.S. President Barack Obama issued an ultimatum to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on Friday, less than 24 hours after the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution to 'take all necessary measures' short of deploying an 'occupation force'.
Deep Divisions Over Egypt's Referendum
- Inter Press Service
Egyptians go to the polls Saturday to vote on a package of constitutional amendments which, in some ways, mirrors the longtime demands of the Egyptian opposition.
U.S. Congress Weighs Aid Package to Post-Mubarak Egypt
- Inter Press Service
As Egypt braces for Saturday's vote on constitutional amendments in its first referendum since the revolution, lawmakers here are seeking to address the North African country's economic situation in addition to immediate political developments, by introducing legislation that seeks to stimulate foreign direct investment (FDI).
U.N. Body Authorises Military Intervention in Libya
- Inter Press Service
As Libyan leader Muammar el-Gaddafi's fighter planes and helicopters continue to mercilessly pound civilians and rebel groups inside Libya, the U.N.'s most powerful political body voted to militarily intervene in the besieged North African country in an attempt to prevent and neutralise the attacks.
Palestinian Protests Mark 'March 15 Day of Rage'
- Inter Press Service
Tens of thousands of Palestinians from across the political spectrum took to the streets throughout the West Bank and Gaza on Tuesday to mark 'March 15, the day of rage' to protest the political division between Hamas and Fatah.
Military Intervention in Libya May Already Be Irrelevant
- Inter Press Service
As the White House and its partners in the international community inch closer to a decision over military action in Libya, while Muammar Gaddafi's forces advance steadily into rebel-controlled territory, some analysts argue that the intervention debate is nearing irrelevance after raging unabated for almost a month.
BANGLADESH-LIBYA: Garment Industry Pledges to Employ Evacuated Labourers
- Inter Press Service
Bangladesh’s garment factories and overseas recruiting agencies have pledged to employ a substantial number of Bangladeshi expatriates returning from politically volatile Libya, following the violent crackdown on opposition forces by Muammar Gaddafi’s regime there.
Bahrain Forces Attack Protesters
- Inter Press Service
Security forces in Bahrain have driven out pro-democracy protesters from the Pearl Roundabout in the capital Manama.
BAHRAIN: Saudi Intervention Likely to Bring Regional Blowback
- Inter Press Service
Saudi Arabia's incursion into neighbouring Bahrain is a risky move that could further inflame domestic unrest in both countries and give a propaganda boost to Tehran's campaign to cultivate the Arab street.
Bahrain Imposes State of Emergency
- Inter Press Service
The king of Bahrain has declared a state of emergency for three months on the island following weeks of anti-government protests, as deadly clashes continued across the country.
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