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NATO Flattens Gaddafi's Bab Al-Aziziyah Compound on April 25

By: Mary Rose | 2011-04-26 | Politics
Libya's government accused NATO forces of launching airstrikes at the centre of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s seat of power on early Monday, April 25 in the aim of assassinating the Libyan leader. It is reported that the coalition sent at least two large guided bombs into the sprawling office, residential and military complex where Mr. Gaddafi lives in the heart of Tripoli in Libya. The airstrike flattened offices and a library used by the Libyan leader. According to spokesman Mussa Ibrahim, three people were killed and 45 others were wounded, 15 of them seriously, and several others were still missing during the strike, but Mr. Gaddafi was unhurt. read more

Oil Prices Past $100/Barrel, Libya Violence Intensifies

By: Jolie Crussel | 2011-02-25 | Business News
Oil prices past $100 per barrel for the first time in two and a half years, driven by growing concerns about global supplies. Gasoline prices also hit the highest level ever for February. read more

Yemen, libya, syria trio

By: K.R.SURENDRAN | 2011-03-26 | Politics
This naturally weakened the military which in turn proved a shock to Ali Abdullah Saleh. read more

Libya at a Glance

By: james smith | 2011-08-22 | Currency Trading
An article about Libya. read more

Libya’s 2011 Bloody Civil War Timeline in Pictures

By: Mary Rose | 2011-09-01 | News and society
Last week, the Libyan rebels and NATO completely took control of Tripoli capital, putting an end to Muammar Gaddafi’s 41-year controversial rule, and opened a post-war period for the crisis-torn North African country. read more

French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle to Arrive at Libya

By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-23 | News and society
In order to deal with the uprisings in Libya, the U.N. Security Council decided to allow air-strikers against establish a no-fly zone in the nation to protect civilians from leader Muammar Gaddafi's forces. European and U.S. forces have unleashed many warplanes and cruise missile against Libyan targets under a solution of U.N Security Council. France has sent its fighter aircrafts to Libya to participate in Libyan operations. The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle left the southern French port of Toulon on Sunday will also arrive off the coast of Libya and provide the enforcers with a rapid-response capability. Here is some interesting information about this warship: read more

No Coordination With Libya Rebels

By: ddddddd | 2011-03-28 | Arts & Entertainment
Allied forces in Libya are not coordinating with the rebels and the mission remains simply to protect civilians from attack or threat of attack, a senior US official said Sunday. Briefing journalists... read more

Can The Us Really Take A Supporting Role In Libya Operation?

By: ddddddd | 2011-04-01 | Movies
With US forces plying the waters off the Libyan coast, Central Intelligence Agency operatives on Libyan soil, many NATO countries sitting out the operation, and the staying power of the US unmatched b... read more

Turkey, the missing link in Libya

By: Terrence Aubrey | 2011-04-10 | Politics
The absence of Turkey as a pivotal contributor to the unfolding events taking place within Libya is quite possibly an error, the seriousness of which could become increasingly apparent within the very near future. Turkey is uniquely placed as a both a member of NATO and a secular Muslim country neighbouring both Europe and the Arab world. read more

Libya Travel

By: Abel Smith | 2010-12-25 | Travel & Leisure
The capital city of Libya is Tripoli with the temperature that can get up to 46°C in summer while other parts of Libya can be below 25° at the same time. read more

Europe And NATO Are Making Defense Efforts For Security Strategies

By: Victor Epand | 2010-04-04 | News and society
This article is about focusing on ways to effectively strengthen European defense efforts and that fresh initiative be made to debate security strategies openly within NATO. read more

Top Mobilized Arms in Libya War

By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-25 | Current Affairs
In the past 4 days, it’s easy to realize that an overwhelming military force was mobilized by Western nations, including Britain, France and the U.S, most actively involved. In addition to win political aims, this is an opportunity for great countries to show their military power with the most advanced weapons. Following is latest list of fighter jets and cruise missiles, frigates and so on of international coalition in the war in Libya. read more

UK Sends Four More Jets to Libya

By: Mary Rose | 2011-04-06 | News and society
After the United States decided to withdraw its jets from Libya, Britain have to face greater responsibilities. According to Prime Minister David Cameron’s military advisers, although the no-fly zone over Libya has been carried out successfully, the rebels need more help to overcome armed forces of Gaddafi. On a visit to Royal Air Force pilots in Italy, Mr Cameron said to send four more GR4 ground attack planes to their Gioia Del Colle airbase meanwhile many soldiers and sailors are risking their lives in the region. These four aircraft are considered as the first major military reinforcements of the campaign deployed by the UK government. read more

Libya and the War for oil

By: Johan van Wyk | 2011-03-21 | Self publishing
Typhoon * Crew: 1 * Speed: 2 Mach * Weapons: Air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM, ASRAAM),Brimstone, Enhanced Paveway, Paveway IV Tornado GR4 * Crew: 2 * Max speed: 1.3 Mach * Weapons: Storm Shadow, Brimstone, ALARM, AIM-9 Sidewinder, Paveway II, Paveway III, Enhanced Paveway, General Purpose Bombs, Mauser 27mm cannon * Source: RAF Nimrod R1 * Crew: 29 * Speed: 360 knots read more

War On Libya

By: Theron Ratliff | 2011-04-07 | News and society
Now, individuals in Yemen have also taken to the streets with equivalent anger and rage. In actuality, the activities in Egypt ended up referred to as "A Day of Rage" - in protest. If we appear again ... read more