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At week’s end the drive continues to provide relief for thousands in the bitter cold, after the earthquake on Sunday in Eastern Turkey.
Savage flash flooding in regions throughout Italy has taken at least nine lives. … Read More »
Confirmation of the death of Muammar al Gaddafi at Sirte in Libya, 20.10.11, is accompanied by some confusion surrounding the circumstances.
The interim Prime Minister of Libya, Mahmoud Jibril, told journalists the former head of government had been found in a concrete culvert, as his opponents over-ran a position where he was making a last stand with supporters. … Read More »
A week of hard fighting in and around the city of Sirte in Libya has ended with the interim government forces regaining control of the city’s airport. … Read More »
The latest NATO communique shows there is no let-up in the military campaign over Libya. … Read More »
In the battle for Libya, the NATO alliance has now focused operations on the Sirte area, the remaining main stronghold of forces supporting the former leader, Muamar al-Gaddafi.
Activities are on two fronts: on one hand, the build-up towards possible fresh fighting, at Sirte, and the search for Colonel Gaddafi; on the other hand, international efforts to set up for a stable peace. … Read More »
Shortages of food stocks, fuel and other supplies in Tripoli have provided new impetus to international efforts to avert a humanitarian crisis in war-torn Libya.
MAJOR RELIEF
As rebel forces search for the former head of government, Muamar al-Gaddafi, and move against remaining strong-points held by his supporters; European leaders have been gearing up for a major relief effort. … Read More »
Along with the triumphal shouts and celebratory bursts of gunfire in the streets of Tripoli; unease still ruled in certain parts of town; the search for Muamar al-Gaddafi heated up, with offers of a bounty; and international gatherings began, aimed at funding the beginnings of a new order, and promoting a turn to democracy. … Read More »