TRIPOLI, April 21 (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Libya's internationally recognized government have pushed their eastern opponents back on parts of the frontline south of Tripoli, despite the attackers ...
TRIPOLI, Libya — Hundreds of euphoric Libyan rebels pushed to the western outskirts of Tripoli without meeting any resistance after they overran a major military base that defends the capital on ...
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Tunisia has reopened its consulate in the Libyan capital, the Libya foreign ministry said on Saturday, the latest mission to return to Tripoli. Most embassies left Tripoli in 2014 ...
nepalnepal — The Libyan rebels’ top diplomat in London says clashes are continuing in Tripoli, but opposition forces control 95 percent of the city. Mahmud Nacua says there are “still some pockets” of ...
Clashes erupted in Libya's capital on Tuesday as the parliament-appointed prime minister, Fathi Bashagha, tried to take control of government from a rival administration that has refused to cede power ...
TRIPOLI, Libya — Tanks opened fire at rebels trying to storm Moammar Khadafy’s main compound in Tripoli on Monday, although the whereabouts of the longtime Libyan leader remained unknown a day after a ...
A fresh wave of violence engulfed the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Monday evening, leaving at least 55 people dead and 146 injured, the Reuters news agency reported, citing medical sources. Fighting ...
It appears to be just a matter of time before the rebels take complete control of the capital. There are reports of heavy fighting near Moammar Gadhafi's compound but there is no sign of Gadhafi. This ...
TRIPOLI, Libya — Ten months ago, Salah Badi was the curse of Libya’s capital. His forces clashed with pro-government militias, killing scores of civilians and pulverizing neighborhoods. Ultimately, ...
Tripoli’s only working airport was targeted in an airstrike on Monday, as forces loyal to renegade Libyan general Khalifa Haftar continued their advance on the capital, ignoring international calls ...
CAIRO — Militias patrolled nearly deserted streets in Libya's capital Sunday, a day after clashes killed over 30 people and ended Tripoli's monthslong stretch of relative calm. The fighting broke out ...