Libya News Journal
Another side of Libya
A man sits on a bench next to an artificial lake between the waterfront and Tripoli's iconic Martyrs' Square, formerly Green Square, on October 5, 2011.
CNN says Libya mission attackers targeted
WASHINGTON, May 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. military has updated its plan for capturing the reputed terrorists who carried out the Sept. 11 attack on the consulate in Benghazi, sources told CNN.
8 things to know before visiting Libya
Following Libya's revolution, oil production has been restored and the country has slipped from the front pages.
Libya in Mind, Obama Urges Better Security at Embassies
President Obama made an appeal for new funding on Thursday amid persistent criticism over the handling of last September’s attacks in Benghazi, Libya.
Libya: At least 25 bodies may be buried in mass grave site
TRIPOLI, Libya, May 16 (UPI) -- As many as 25 bodies have been found in an area of mass graves in the northern Libyan city of Tawergha, officials say.
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Outlook in Libya to 2016 - Production Analysis, Forecasts and Details of Major ...
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Protesters close Libyan oil terminal, halt exports
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Protesters and disgruntled job seekers forced the closure of an eastern Libyan oil terminal on Wednesday for the second time in six months, disrupting exports, said an oil ministry official.
Man killed in attack on police station in Libya's Benghazi
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - A man was killed in an overnight attack on police in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi and their station was later set on fire in a possible act of revenge for the killing, police sources said on Wednesday. The army deployed additional forces to Benghazi after a car loaded with explosives blew up near a hospital on Monday, killing three people. Police sources said the ...
Man killed in attack on police station in Libya's Benghazi
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - A man was killed in an overnight attack on police in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi and their station was later set on fire in a possible act of revenge for the killing, police sources said on Wednesday. The army deployed additional forces to Benghazi after a car loaded with explosives blew up near a hospital on Monday, killing three people. Police sources said the ...
Libya Bank Lending Paralyzed Amid Interest Ban: Islamic Finance
Ali Gumma finally saved enough money to buy a plot of land near Tripoli and was planning to build a family home when he hit a brick wall: He couldn’t find a Libyan bank willing to lend him the money.
Senate panel approves US ambassador to Libya
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday approved President Barack Obama's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Libya, a post that has been vacant since insurgents attacked the diplomatic mission in Benghazi last September, killing Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
Libya: Killer militias hike security crisis
TRIPOLI, Libya, May 14 (UPI) -- Libya remains a powder keg with a government unable to control dozens of armed groups whose lawless marauding has created a security crisis.
US pulls diplomats out of Libya
Libya protests prompt Washington to evacuate some staff and put its troops on alert Growing concerns over protests in Libya have prompted the US state department to begin evacuating some diplomats from Tripoli, as the Pentagon put troops stationed at nearby European bases on high alert. The response was driven in part by the controversy over lax security at US diplomatic installations in Libya ...
French minister to discuss shaky Libya on US trip
Terror groups ousted from Mali appear to be trying to set up a new haven in Libya, France's defense minister said Monday, vowing to discuss ways of helping Tripoli improve its shaky security with U.S. officials later this week.
French Minister to Discuss Shaky Libya on US Trip
In US, French defense minister to discuss Libya in wake of terror attacks on diplomatic posts
