France, U.K. urge Syrian opposition to unite to overthrow Assad

French President Nicolas Sarkozy, flanked by British Prime Minister David Cameron, urged Syrian opponents of President Bashar al-Assad on Friday to unite so that the outside world could help them overthrow him.
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Turkey joins NATO in Libya military action

TURKEY’S parliament overnight approved sending a naval force off Libya as the Islamist-rooted government moved reluctantly to join military action in the conflict-torn country despite anger at Western-led air raids. (more…)

Libyan rebels form ‘interim government’

Libya’s pro-democracy fighters have formed an “interim government” even as forces backing the country’s leader, Muammar Gaddafi, press ahead with attacks against them.

Heading up the new government as an interim prime minister is Mahmoud Jibril, who had been working as a representative to foreign powers.
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Heavy anti-aircraft fire, explosions echo in Tripoli

Heavy anti-aircraft fire is lighting up the skies over Tripoli and the sound of loud explosions is echoing through the Libyan capital after nightfall. (more…)

Qatar warplanes head for Libya no-fly zone duty

Two Qatar Air Force fighter jets and a cargo jet flew to a Greek air base on the island of Crete Tuesday in the first sign of military operations by Qatar so far to help enforce a no-fly zone over Libya, officials said.

The Mirage 2000 jets and the C-17 cargo aircraft made an unscheduled stop at Cyprus’ Larnaca airport, (more…)

U.S.-Led mission nears goal in Libya

An American-led military campaign to destroy Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s air defenses and establish a no-fly zone over Libya has nearly accomplished its initial objectives, and the United States is moving swiftly to hand command to allies in Europe, American officials said Monday. (more…)

US fighter jet crash lands near Benghazi, Libya, crew safe

A US warplane has crash landed in a Libyan field in the area around Benghazi, The Daily Telegraph can disclose.

The pilot of the F-15E fighter jet was rescued by rebel soldiers after ejecting from the aircraft, it is understood. Another crew member is also thought to have ejected. (more…)

Libya: Why Arab League isn’t taken seriously

Having initially backed the idea of a no-fly zone over Libya, the Arab League’s apparent change of heart should surprise no one.

Gaddafi’s son killed by Libyan pilot in suicide air attack, report

The sixth son of Muammar Gaddafi has reportedly been killed in a suicide air mission on his barracks in Tripoli.

Khamis, 27, who runs the feared Khamis Brigade that has been prominent in its role of attacking rebel-held areas, is said to have died on Saturday night, according to media reports. (more…)

Gaddafi forces withdraw from Benghazi

Libyan government forces have fallen back from the rebel-held city of Benghazi, following air raids by Western-led forces.

Rebel fighters on Monday tried to follow up the retreat by forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, advancing on government forces in Ajdabiya, (more…)