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Tripoli protests US kidnap of Libyan in al-Qaeda raid

Sun Oct 6, 2013 21:52:00

Libya has said it had demanded an explanation from Washington for the kidnap of a citizen in an unauthorized commando raid on its territory that netted a top al-Qaeda suspect.

15 Libyan soldiers killed in gunmen attack

Sat Oct 5, 2013 16:44:18

Fifteen Libyan soldiers have been killed and four others wounded in an ambush attack on an army checkpoint between two towns southeast of Tripoli, authorities say.

Russia evacuates embassy staff in Libya

Fri Oct 4, 2013 16:39:19

Russia evacuates embassy staff and their families from Libya via Tunisia after gunmen tried to storm its diplomatic mission in Tripoli.

Libya militants attack Russian Embassy in Tripoli

Thu Oct 3, 2013 18:05:01

The Russian Embassy in the Libyan capital of Tripoli has come under attack by unknown militants who attempted to get inside the diplomatic compound, Russian foreign ministry said.

Gaddafi era officials stand trial in Libya

Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:37:59

Libya embarks on its most important trial on Thursday in the post-Gaddafi era as the former ruler's son, his intelligence chief and his prime minister face charges that could see them executed.

Libya oil industry crippled by armed blockade

Sun Sep 8, 2013 08:22:53

Libya’s oil industry has been paralyzed by a blockade of its oil fields under the control of armed groups, making the North African country reduce its output to a tenth of normal levels.

Blast hits Egypt consulate in Libya

Sun Aug 18, 2013 09:30:26

An explosion has rocked the Egyptian consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi, blowing out its windows and those of adjacent buildings.

Wave of 'political killings' hits Libya

Fri Aug 9, 2013 09:33:46

Human Rights Watch says a picked-up wave of political assassinations in Libya have killed 51 people as the country lacks any effective law enforcement.

Mass prison break in Libya's Benghazi, 1,000 flee

Sun Jul 28, 2013 08:21:56

More than 1,000 detainees have escaped from a prison in eastern Libya amid widespread protests against the killing of a prominent anti-Muslim Brotherhood activist in the North African country.

Muslim Brotherhood offices attacked in Libya

Sun Jul 28, 2013 08:05:35

Protesters have raided offices of Libya's Muslim Brotherhood and the headquarters of a liberal coalition.

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