Libya accepts US 'apology' for Kadhafi joke (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Libya said on Wednesday it accepted the apology of a US official who had joked about Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's call for jihad against Switzerland and that normal ties would resume.

Libya accepts U.S. apology over diplomatic row (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Libya signaled the end of a diplomatic row with the United States Wednesday, saying it accepted an apology for acerbic comments made by a U.S. official and wanted to deepen relations in all areas.

Libya accepts US apology (AP via Yahoo! News)

Libya has accepted an apology from senior U.S. State Department official for a joking remark he made about Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's call for holy war, against Switzerland.

ANALYSIS - Libya's row with West reflects Gaddafi inner circle (The Star)

RABAT (Reuters) - The crisis in relations between Libya and its Western partners is an expression of Muammar Gaddafi's inner circle: a family he protects fiercely but which is torn between old habits of isolation and a desire to open up.

Libya Accepts U.S. Apology for Remarks About Qaddafi (Update1) (BusinessWeek)

Libya has accepted a U.S. State Department apology for remarks about a call by the North African nation’s leader, Muammar Qaddafi, for a jihad against Switzerland, the Libyan mission to the United Nations said.

No progress on Libya visa row (Times of Malta)

EU Justice Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom yesterday admitted there had been no progress in the spat between Libya and Switzerland despite continuing diplomatic efforts.

US 'regrets' Kadhafi jibe, sends envoy to Libya (AFP via Yahoo! News)

The United States said Tuesday it is sending a top envoy to Libya as it voiced "regret" that a US jibe taken by Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi as an insult had harmed ties with the oil-rich country.

US official apologizes for insulting Libya leader (AP via Yahoo! News)

A senior State Department official apologized Tuesday for a joking remark he made about Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi that prompted Libya to threaten diplomatic retaliation.

Libya accepts U.S. apology over diplomatic row (The Star)

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya signalled the end of a diplomatic row with the United States on Wednesday, saying it accepted an apology for acerbic comments made by a U.S. official and wanted to deepen relations in all areas.

Libya accepts US apology in diplomatic row (Gulf Times)

Reuters/Tripoli Libya yesterday signalled the end of a diplomatic row with the US, saying it accepted an apology for acerbic comments made by a US official and wanted to deepen relations in all areas.