Libyan Forces Battle Gadhafi Loyalists In Sirte -- MSNBC
TRIPOLI, Libya — A spokesman for Libyan revolutionary forces says a unit entered the outskirts of Sirte, Gadhafi's hometown, fighting resistance from loyalists.
Spokesman Ali Gliwan says fighters on Thursday crossed a major highway overpass, known as al-Gharbiat, at the southwestern entrance of Sirte. He said the fighters are encountering some resistance and have come under rocket fire. He says one fighter was killed.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
Syrian opposition announces 'national council'. Syria toll mounts as uprising against Assad enters 7th month.
Israelis, Palestinians headed toward U.N. showdown.
Israel evacuates embassy staff in Jordan. Israeli embassy staff leave Amman in fear demonstration will turn violent.
Worst Yemen fighting in weeks as explosions rock Sanaa. Yemen sees resurgence of violence from militants, tribal fighters.
West unimpressed by Iran's nuclear 'openness'.
ASIA
Suicide bomber kills 26 funeral mourners in Pakistan.
China sentences four Uighurs to death over Xinjiang riots.
5 soldiers killed in Thailand's violent south.
NATO says it thwarted broader Taliban attacks.
China 'losing edge' as low-cost manufacturer, says KPMG.
Climate change 'will increase migration in Asia'.
Americans say Asia more important than EU: Survey.
Japanese city recruiting young women to become geisha.
AFRICA
Libyan forces battle Gadhafi loyalists in Sirte. Standoff in Libya buffer zone.
Armed pirates kidnap 23 sailors off West Africa, maritime officials say.
African islamist groups seen as U.S. threat: General.
South Africa's Julius Malema denouhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifnces 'racist' courts.
EUROPE
EU predicts Eurozone growth is 'coming to a standstill'.
Germany, France say Greece is 'integral part' of eurozone.
Lagarde urges unified action against Europe crisis.
Polish-US missile defense deal takes effect.
Denmark awaits results of general election.
Belgium hails breakthrough in political crisis.
Russia prepared to ride to Nicosia's aid.
Russian billionaire lashes Kremlin.
AMERICAS
Haitian protesters demand UN departure.
Colombia's ex-spy chief sentenced to prison for paramilitary ties.
Venezuela Gov't in contact with Carlos the Jackal.
3 more murders linked to Gunwalker.
Bodies hanging from bridge in Mexico are warning to social media users.
Small town Mexican mayor issues call to arms against criminals.
New Buy America rules threaten Canadian exporters.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Three terrorist groups in Africa pose threat to U.S., American Commander says.
Al-Qaeda’s affiliates in Africa, working side by side.
Al-Qaeda's operations chief in Pakistan killed.
Pay al-Qaeda 'tax' or pay the price.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
UBS $2 billion rogue trade suspect held in London. Rogue trader suspected in $2 billion loss at UBS.
China to 'liquidate' US Treasuries, not dollars.
World central banks help lenders as EU growth stalls.
Geithner to discuss leveraging EU bailout fund.
No comments:
Post a Comment