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Armed groups deploy in Libya capital amid tensions over election

The political uncertainty has raised tensions on the ground across Libya, controlled by an array of armed groups in a decade of conflict following the 2011 revolt that overthrew…

Libyan army soldiers outside Benghazi’s al-Jala hospital as wounded victims from clashes are rushed in to be treated.

Jihadists, Libya army clashes leave dead soldiers

A battle in which at least five soldiers have died has been sparked by clashes between a Jihadist group and Libyan special forces, says the army.

Libya’s NTC meets in secret

Libya’s NTC meets in secret, deputy resigns

Libyan students protested in Benghazi after angry demonstrators lobbed grenades and stormed the offices of the ruling NTC — then its deputy resigned.

Big dreams in Libya for brand new Benghazi

The people of Libya have argued that it is time for Benghazi to regain it’s rightful place as a leading business and commercial centre.

NTC storms Sirte amid Nato strikes

Rebel tug-of-war in Libya after military chief’s death

Questions around Libyan rebel divisions are swirling following the killing of their own military chief.

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Diplomats beat path to Benghazi

Diplomats from the United Nations and from Spain on Wednesday joined a growing number of envoys beating a path to the Libyan rebel capital Benghazi.

Libya rebels welcome US drones

Libya rebels welcome US drones, McCain visit

Rebels welcomed a US decision to deploy Predator drones and Senator John McCain to Libya on Friday, where Gaddafi’s forces still have the upper hand.

Zuma’s Libyan pax implodes

Zuma’s Libyan pax implodes

President Zuma’s bid to halt Libya’s civil war collapsed after Gaddafi’s forces shelled a besieged city and rebels insisted "Brother Leader" must go.

Gunfire and explosions rock Tripoli

Muammar Gaddafi’s Tripoli compound was rocked by blasts on Monday and his southern strongholds and a navy base were bombed.

Gaddafi announces ‘decisive battle’

Gaddafi announces ‘decisive battle’

Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi said his forces would fight a "decisive battle" on Thursday.

Gadaffi clings to power amid exodus fears

Gadaffi clings to power amid exodus fears

Eastern Libya was in full revolt on Thursday as veteran strongman Moammar Gadaffi made good his bloodcurdling vow to cling to power.

Gadaffi’s son outlines new Libyan constitution

Libyan leader Moammar Gadaffi’s son Saif al-Islam Gadaffi late on Monday outlined a planned new constitution for Libya, while stressing his father was among the ”red lines” that…

Libyans lash out at US for criticising death sentences

Libyans whose young relatives were infected with HIV/Aids at a children’s hospital in Benghazi lashed out on Sunday at United States criticism of death sentences for five…