Federalists in eastern Libya attacked several polling stations on Saturday as the country voted in the first election since last year’s revolution.

Rivalries, divided communities and plentiful weapons are convulsing Libya as the interim government struggles to impose its authority.

Flags flew on Martyrs Square in Tripoli and crowds across Libya gave voice on Friday to joy at being free of Muammar Gaddafi.

A document produced by lawyer Samir Al Sharef claims to offer insight into the underhand oil dealings of the fallen regime of Muammar Gaddafi.

Libya’s NTC has named a new government with a line-up that dropped several seasoned officials in favour of appointees who will soothe rivalries.

Libya’s National Transitional Council has appointed the commander whose forces captured Muammar Gaddafi’s son at the weekend as new defence minister.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has denied being in contact with the ICC while being on the run before his capture by Libyan fighters.

Two Swiss businessmen left the shelter of their country’s embassy in Tripoli on Monday after Libyan police had surrounded the building.