World Leaders React To Advance On Tripoli -- Al Jazeera
Egypt recognises opposition as Libya's governing force, while Venezuela's Chavez condemns foreign support for rebels.
International leaders have urged Muammar Gaddafi to concede defeat in his battle to hold on to power in Libya, as scenes of celebration broke out in central Tripoli after rebels advanced into the heart of the capital.
On Monday, Egypt recognised Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) as the country's legitimate governing force, as fighters closed in on Gaddafi's Tripoli compound, Mohammed Amr, Egypt's foreign minister, said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel and Hamas agree Gaza truce, officials say. Hamas says it has ‘informal’ accord with Israel to halt violence.
Iran starts moving uranium centrifuges to bunker.
A defiant Assad says Syria is under control.
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Israeli politicians call for major military action in Gaza.
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Russia in talks to build more nuclear plants in Iran: report.
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ASIA
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Mixed Chinese reaction to VP Biden’s visit.
Japan to pick new prime minister next week.
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North Korea seizes South's Mount Kumgang resort assets.
AFRICA
Tripoli jubilant, jittery amid pockets of resistance. Fight for Gaddafi compound will be hard: rebels. Concerns over Libyan rebel unity if Gadhafi falls.
Rebels hold most of Tripoli, Gaddafi out of sight. Fighting rages near Gaddafi compound. Int'l court: Rebels have detained Gadhafi's son. Endgame in Libya.
U.S. has nearly doubled air attacks on Libya in past 12 days.
Statement by President Barack Obama on Libya.
Tribal clashes raise fears of instability in South Sudan.
Somalis rip aid donors for 'failing' famine victims.
Suspected drone crashes in Somali capital.
'SlutWalk' comes to S.Africa, where rape is crisis.
EUROPE
Norwegian King leads memorial service for massacre victims.
Belarus reverses course on giving up bomb-grade uranium.
Greeks act to avert bank failure.
Russian stealth fighter aborts takeoff at air show.
AMERICAS
Bolivia's president accuses US of sparking protest.
Scared Mexicans try under-the-skin tracking devices.
Irene strengthens into hurricane as it heads for Haiti.
US Navy ship in Haiti to seek safe haven.
Honduran farm workers' leader killed amid land tensions.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US Predators kill 4 'militants' in North Waziristan.
Gadhafi's downfall revives bitter dispute over Lockerbie bomber.
Pentagon, scarred by 9/11, adapts quickly to new fight against terrorists.
Iraq militants say violence is to avenge Bin Laden.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Gold off charts as prices heading ’parabolic’.
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India set for record gold imports.
Wall Street aristocracy got $1.2T in loans.
U.S. states where no one wants to buy a new home.
Gold advances to record as platinum climbs.
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