The Libyan convicted in the bombing of a U.S.-bound plane over Lockerbie, Scotland, that killed more than 200 people, Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, is unlikely to face extradition because he is "at death's door." Read more»
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Muammar Gaddafi has offered to enter into negotiations with the Libyan rebels over the formation of a transitional government, but the rebels say he must surrender before any talks can take place. (with video) Read more»
Libya's rebels have announced their leadership is moving to Tripoli from the Benghazi base, after the U.N. decided to release millions of dollars of cash aid within days. (with video) Read more»
Muammar Gaddafi looks to be on his way out, but will an idea from a Libyan rebel have an even greater long-term impact on the world? Read more»
Libyan rebels looting Muammar Gaddafi's compound in Tripoli have discovered an album filled with photos of former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
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Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi has vowed "martyrdom or victory" in an audio message delivered while in hiding from rebel forces and broadcast on a local Tripoli radio station on Wednesday. (with video)
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Tens of thousands of Libyan rebels took to the streets of the coastal city of Benghazi throughout the early morning on Wednesday, firing guns into the air to celebrate a symbolic victory in their six-month civil war — the capture of Muammar Gaddafi's residential stronghold in the capital, Tripoli. Read more»
Two days after Libyan rebels marched on Muammar Gaddafi's once-feared Tripoli stronghold, residents in this de facto revolutionary capital city were still triumphantly celebrating the apparent finale to a six-month, mostly stalemate, civil war. Read more»
Heavy fighting continued in Tripoli for a third day Tuesday, with reports that rebels have breached Muammar al-Gaddafi's compound — one of the few areas still under the Libyan leader's control. (with video) Read more»
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's elder son, Mohammad, has escaped, Al Jazeera said. He was captured by the rebels earlier on Monday. Read more»
The rapid advance of Libyan rebels into Tripoli was the result of a strategy formulated with the help of British, French and Qatari special forces, and with intelligence provided by the Obama administration, NATO and U.S. military and intelligence officials have reportedly said. Read more»
With a stunning pace, Libyan rebels entered Tripoli from the west Sunday and advanced toward the center of the city, meeting almost no resistance along the way. Gaddafi heir apparent Saif Al Islam, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, was reportedly captured. Read more»
A U.N. resolution justifies the killing of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, a senior NATO military official reportedly told CNN Thursday. Read more»
NATO air strikes hit eight warships belonging to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in overnight raids on three ports Friday morning. Read more»
Witnesses said a building used by military intelligence was struck and reported seeing smoke billowing near the headquarters of Libyan state television. Read more»