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Gaddafi unburied as Libyans face test of new era

Gaddafi unburied as Libyans face test of new era

As Muammar Gaddafi lay unburied, Libya’s outgoing premier said the coming days posed a crucial test of resolve for the new men of power.

SA refuses to indulge UN’s mercenary probe

South Africa urges peace in Gaddafi-free Libya

Following Gaddafi’s death, SA has urged Libya to seek "all inclusive" peace in the country, which its prime minister says is now ready to be reborn.

Tensions simmer as Libyan ex-rebels demand a role

Gaddafi killed as Libya’s revolt takes hometown

Hours after deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was killed in Sirte, Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril vowed to "start a new Libya".

Gaddafi buried at dawn in secret desert grave

Muammar Gaddafi killed after dawn blitz on Sirte

Deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has been killed during an NTC raid on his hometown of Sirte, sparking wild celebrations across the country.

Sirte hospital crammed with the dazed and the dead

NTC captures Gaddafi hometown landmarks

Libyan transitional government forces say they have captured the university and a conference centre in Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirte.

Pro-Gaddafi snipers stall attack on hometown

Pro-Gaddafi snipers stall attack on hometown

NTC have forces swept into Sirte in one of the biggest assaults yet on Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown but have been stopped by diehard loyalists.

Suspect in Tucson shooting spree pleads not guilty

Tucson shooting suspect Jared Lee Loughner pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of attempting to assassinate US Representative Gabrielle Giffords.

Business brisk at Tucson gun show a week after rampage

Thousands of shoppers browsed for guns at a trade show in Tucson on Saturday, a week after a shooting rampage that killed six people.

US charges ‘troubled’ man with Arizona shootings

US charges ‘troubled’ man with Arizona shootings

The US government on Sunday charged a 22-year-old man with attempted assassination in the Arizona shooting rampage.

US charges ‘troubled’ man with Arizona shootings

US congresswoman battles for life

US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was battling for her life on Sunday after an assailant shot her in the head and killed six others.

Gunman wounds US congresswoman

Gunman wounds US congresswoman, kills six

A gunman shot a US congresswoman in the head, seriously wounding her, and killed six others in a shooting rampage at a public meeting on Saturday.

Rockets, attacks strike as Afghan poll opens

A string of attacks hit Afghanistan’s parliamentary election on Saturday, after the Taliban vowed to disrupt the poll.

Key parts of Arizona anti-immigration law blocked

Key parts of Arizona anti-immigration law blocked

A United States judge on Wednesday blocked key parts of Arizona’s tough new immigration law hours before it was to take effect.

Mexico-California border towns shaken after quake

Mexico-California border towns shaken after quake

Families south of the Mexico-California border readied to sleep outside for a second night on Monday after dozens of aftershocks rattle the area.

Tiger Woods sets no date for return to competition

Superstar golfer Tiger Woods said on Friday he intended to return to professional golf one day, but he did not yet know when.

Financial crisis revives memories of Great Depression

When Wall Street crashed in 1929, retiree Helen Haas remembers lining up with her mother at a Chicago bank to withdraw her in savings.

Texas rushes Ike relief as health crisis looms

Texas officials warned on Monday of a possible health crisis and urged thousands to leave the island city of Galveston.

Hurricane Ike threatens Texas with wall of water

Hurricane Ike on Friday moved within 24 hours of striking the densely populated Texas coast near Houston with a possible 6m wall of water.

New Orleans levees hold as Hurricane Gustav weakens

Hurricane Gustav slammed ashore on the US Gulf Coast near New Orleans on Monday but rebuilt levees appeared to hold floodwaters out of the city.

Weakened Hurricane Gustav hits US Gulf Coast

Hurricane Gustav roared ashore on the US Gulf Coast on Monday, lashing New Orleans with winds and rain but sparing the city its full force.