Gaddafi's Jets Slow Rebel Advance On Sirte -- The Guardian
Libya's rebel forces pounded by tanks, jets and troops in attempt to halt an advance that has the capital, Tripoli, in its sights
Libyan jets have launched multiple strikes on opposition fighters near the oil city of Ras Lanuf in a counterattack designed to halt the rebel advance on Muammar Gaddafi's hometown, Sirte.
The strikes were part of a government offensive that has thrown tanks, jets and troops into the battle to halt a rebel advance that has the capital, Tripoli, in its sights.
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MIDDLE EAST
Kurdish unrest continues in Iraq.
Saudi Arabia's `Day of Rage' lures record bets on $200 oil: Chart of day.
Powerful weekend victories propel Egypt's revolution. New Egypt foreign minister likely to be tougher on Israel.
Arab revolt stokes Hamas militancy.
Baghdad neighborhood celebrates as a wall is taken away.
Kuwaiti protests on Tuesday aim to remove PM.
Shiite Muslims detained in Saudi Arabia.
ASIA
North Korea offers talks to South on return of refugees.
Pakistan President tells US envoy ties stay strong.
Earthquake could cost New Zealand $11 billion.
China challenges US predominance in Asia-Pacific.
Gates makes surprise Afghanistan visit. Gates says U.S. positioned to take some troops out of Afghanistan.
Japan political stalemate undermining economic recovery.
Chinese foreign relations to focus on more active diplomacy.
China security tight after new protest calls.
AFRICA
Britain, France ready Libya no-fly zone resolution. Qaddafi’s airstrikes spur NATO discussions of Libya no-fly zone. Against Libya's rebels, Gadhafi controls the skies. 'Syrian mercenaries, warplanes aiding Gaddafi'. Libyan warplanes strike rebels at oil port. Libya plane hits town, over one million need aid.
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Egyptians prise open secrets of Hosni Mubarak's state security headquarters. Egypt’s cabinet sheds Mubarak-era ministers. New Egyptian cabinet takes oath of office.
Abyei violence overshadows Sudan border talks. Abyei clashes cloud north-south Sudan talks.
Rival forces fight in Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast rebels claim capture of third town in West from Gbagbo forces.
Ethiopian troops form new military bases in parts of central Somalia.
Zimbabwe to sell uranium to Iran.
EUROPE
Kosovo, Serbia to hold first direct talks.
Portugal edges closer to crisis.
Preliminary results: Estonia's gov't wins election.
William Hague approved botched Libya mission, PM's office says. Britain embarrassed by botched Libya raid.
Opposition reaches pact to form Irish government.
Jacques Chirac, 'un bon gars' of French politics.
Spain's savings banks race to find funds by Thursday.
Greece slams rating agencies after Moody's cut.
AMERICAS
U.S. could tap oil reserves as gasoline price surges.
US farmers fear the return of the Dust Bowl.
Partisan divide continues on US federal budget.
Mexico's drug war disappearances leave families in anguish.
Young Mexican police chief Marisol Valles Garcia may seek US asylum.
Rio de Janeiro carnival 2011: the first night's parades in pictures.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Obama restarts Guantanamo trials.
Congressman King defends himself against criticism over hearings on radical Islam.
White House promotes Muslim help against terrorism.
Al Qa'eda finds itself marginalised in pan-Arab unrest.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Southwest joins other US airlines in raising fares.
U.S. government posts biggest monthly deficit ever.
Oil jumps to near $107 amid fierce Libya fighting.
Would tapping oil reserve help in wake of Libya?
Morgan Stanley cancels all Libya oil trade: source.
Middle East unrest puts oil on a slippery slope.
Fed cannot rule out more bond buys says Lockhart.
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