Qaddafi Counteroffensive Is Closing World's Window To Aid Libya Rebels -- Christian Science Monitor
'We have God on our side and a just cause, but Qaddafi has better weapons,' says a rebel fighter in Ras Lanuf, which has come under withering assault by Libya leader Muammar Qaddafi's forces.
Forces loyal to Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi made a successful counteroffensive along the rebels' eastern front today, targeting some of Libya's richest oil assets. The shift of momentum in favor of Mr. Qaddafi indicates that the window is closing fast for international actors looking to support the uprising – support rebels have been urgently requesting.
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MIDDLE EAST
Saudi police open fire at protest.
Roadside bomb kills Iraqi general.
US Navy keeping two carriers in Middle East for most of year.
Demonstrators defy Saudi ban on protests. Small protest held in Saudi Arabia despite government warning.
Iran's response to Middle East protests is muted.
U.S. concerned Chinese companies may be aiding Iran nuclear weapon effort.
U.S. seeks action on Syria nuclear dispute.
Anti-government protesters in Yemen may have been hit with nerve gas, doctors say.
ASIA
China's cyber abilities worry U.S.: spy chief.
N.Korea still jamming GPS signals.
Dalai Lama to resign as Tibetan political leader.
India's mood darkens as corruption undermines nation's self-confidence.
Japan's new FM wants to deepen alliance with US.
China vows no Western-style political reforms.
AFRICA
Libya bombards rebels, threatens full offensive. Kadhafi son says 'victory in sight' as West frets. Gaddafi takes key towns as Nato squabbles over Libya action. Sarkozy to propose air strikes in Libya. Libya rebels see diplomatic victory, loss in fight. Gaddafi tanks, jets strike deeper into rebel heartland. Kadhafi's forces have rebels in retreat. Libyan military bombards oil port as civil war grinds on. France first to formally recognize Libyan opposition.
Secret European delegation to be sent to Libya to convince Gaddafi to step down – Western sources.
Pro-Mubarak thugs blamed for rising violence in Egypt. Sectarian clashes in Egypt challenge revolutionary idealism.
Morocco's King Mohammed pledges constitutional reform.
Sudan army, Darfur rebel clash kills 17 - military.
Zimbabwe PM calls for 'divorce' in unity government. Zimbabwe violence unpunished.
U.N. to publish Sudan report that infuriated China.
U.S. warns that standoff in Sudan is 'unacceptable'.
EUROPE
Biden: Russia's WTO entry linked to human rights.
Ireland's new premier seeks easier bailout terms.
EU treads carefully on Libya no-fly zone.
Revolts raise fear of migration in Europe.
Biden, in Russia, turns to talk of trade. Russia to press Biden on missile shield dispute. Biden meets Putin, opposition leaders in Moscow.
Merkel ally assails Turkey on human rights.
AMERICAS
Carlos Slim ranks as world's richest person for second year.
U.S. agents short-staffed and under the gun in Mexico.
U.S. charges 10 in Ciudad Juarez killings.
82 percent of US schools may be labeled 'failing'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Senators push tough law on Guantanamo detainees.
Somali Islamists could grab tankers for attacks: PM.
U.S. terror hearing starts amid heightened security.
Pakistani general, in twist, credits drone strikes.
Arab world turmoil affects U.S. anti-terror effort.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Stocks dive on report that Saudis fired on protesters. Stocks sink on China, Saudi unrest; euro weakens.
World's biggest bond fund dumps all U.S. debt.
Oil markets brace for more volatility as 'Day of Rage' looms in Saudi Arabia.
Geithner says lending cuts could hurt U.S. influence.
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