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Surge in Libya violence raises spectre of civil war

Libya is considering calling for international forces to help restore security as rival militias remain locked in a brutal power struggle.

Libyan security forces and civilians gather outside across the street from the French embassy in Tripoli following a car bomb attack. (AFP)

Two injured after bomb hits French embassy in Tripoli

A car bomb has hit the French embassy in Tripoli, wounding two French guards and causing major damage in what Libya has called a "terrorist" incident.

Libya awaits announcement of new government

Libya’s Prime Minister Mustafa Abu Shagur is expected to name a new government after his first proposed line-up was rejected by the assembly.

Supporters and members of hardline Islamist group of Ansar al-Sharia shout slogans during a demonstration against a film mocking Islam in Benghazi
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Libya arrests 50 over US envoy killing

Libya has arrested 50 suspects over the killing of the US envoy and three other Americans, claiming the Benghazi attack was pre-planned.

Libyan interim Prime Minister Abdel Rahim al-kib gives a press conference to announce the extradition of former Libyan spy chief Abdullah al-Senussi.

Libya to question extradited Gaddafi spy chief

Libya is set to question Muammar Gaddafi’s spy chief Abdullah al-Senussi after his extradition from Mauritania, as rights groups urge a fair trial.

Saif al-Islam just a ‘helpless criminal’ waiting for trial

Gaddafi’s son to be tried in Libya, not at ICC

Libya has decided not to hand over Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam to the International Criminal Court, leaving him to be tried in Libya.

Tensions simmer as Libyan ex-rebels demand a role

Tensions simmer as Libyan ex-rebels demand a role

Former rebel fighters in Libya are raising the stakes by demanding a role in the interim government being formed.

New Libyan leader elected as Nato clears the skies

New Libyan leader elected as Nato clears the skies

Libya’s NTC has elected a technocrat to head its transitional government as Nato ended the air campaign that played a major role in ousting Gaddafi.

US frees Libya of debilitating sanctions

Journalist casualties in Libya during Nato raids

The death of three journalists during Nato air strikes in Libya has been pinned on al-Qaeda instigation.

Gaddafi forces won’t budge as deadline expires

US military leader admits ‘stalemate’ in Libya

Tripoli is suffering shortages of fuel, medicine and cash, but a top US military leader says the Nato campaign has ground down to a "stalemate.

Gaddafi forces won’t budge as deadline expires

Libya hits back over Gaddafi arrest warrant

Muammar Gaddafi’s government has hit back at an ICC arrest warrant for war crimes against the veteran Libyan leader.

Gaddafi says ‘battle will continue to the beyond’

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi issued a defiant audio message saying he had his "back to the wall" but did not fear death.

Tensions simmer as Libyan ex-rebels demand a role

Nato vows to press on with Libya campaign

Nato vowed on Wednesday to press its bombing campaign in Libya despite a call from member state Italy for a halt.

Medical emergency fears as Libyan exodus continues

Nato: Civilian deaths weren’t our fault (this time)

The deaths of 15 civilians, including 3 children, were not Nato’s responsibility, it said, a day after admitting it had killed civilians in Tripoli.

Saif al-Islam just a ‘helpless criminal’ waiting for trial

Gaddafi’s son pleads for polls as Moscow courts peace

Russia’s envoy to Africa says there is no place in Libya’s future for Gaddafi, whose son has called for elections to end the riven nation’s conflict.

‘Only a matter of time’ before Gaddafi falls

‘Only a matter of time’ before Gaddafi falls

Nato warplanes battered Muammar Gaddafi’s command network in Tripoli, it said on Monday ahead of a visit to Libya by an envoy from Russia.

Nato extends campaign in Libya

Nato extends campaign in Libya

Powerful explosions rocked Tripoli as Nato pressed its air war on Wednesday amid Libyan charges it has killed 718 civilians.

Time’s up

Time’s up, says Nato — as Zuma meets Gaddafi in Libya

President Jacob Zuma has met Muammar Gaddafi for talks on ending the Libyan conflict, while Nato said Gaddafi’s "reign of terror" was nearing its end.

Mad hatter politicians and the lies they peddle

‘Paranoid’ Gaddafi sows minefield around Misrata

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has become "increasingly paranoid", spending each night in a different hospital, and laying minefields around Misrata.

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UK, France to deploy gunships to Libya’s skies

France and Britain have added gunships to the force being brought to bear against Gaddafi, as Nato unleashed a bombing blitz on Libya’s capital.