How Gadhafi’s Capture Unfolded During Siege Of Sirte -- Yahoo News/The Envoy
The world only learned gradually this morning of the death of Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi. But now multiple news outlets are piecing together the dramatic account of Gadhafi's final moments.
Jalal al-Galal, a spokesman for the rebels' provisional governing alliance, the National Transitional Council told Reuters, that Gadhafi "was killed in an attack by the fighters. There is footage of that." Gadhafi is now officially the first leader killed as a result of the Arab Spring uprisings, as the Associated Press notes in its obituary of the leader.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria, Yemen opposition warn dictators: You're next.
Iran intelligence chief rejects US allegations.
Palestinian PM Fayyad says the time 'not ripe' for talks.
Turkey crosses into northern Iraq in offensive against Kurdish rebels. Turkish planes, troops attack Kurdish rebels inside Iraq. Turkey uses large offensive against Kurdish rebels.
UN urges Syria to end Lebanon incursions.
20 killed in Syria as thousands rally for Assad. Violence erupts in Syrian village.
Palestinian U.N. bid seen decided in November: Diplomats.
Newly freed Israeli soldier finds himself in spotlight.
ASIA
U.S. steps up assault on Haqqani stronghold in Afghanistan.
NATO kills 115 militants in east Afghanistan fight.
US and N Korea to discuss nuclear issue in Geneva. North Korea's Kim says ready to resume nuclear talks.
Thailand floods: Bangkok 'impossible to protect'.
AFRICA
World leaders react to the death of Muammar Gaddafi.
Reports: Gadhafi hit in head by bullet, Libyan PM says.
Libyan fighters capture Gadhafi hometown of Sirte.
Kenya's advance in Somalia surprises U.S. officials. Kenyan, Somali troops advance on rebels.
Christians in Egypt fear more violence, many flee.
Tunisians abroad vote in first Arab Spring election.
Former warlord backs Nobel Peace Prize winner for president.
East Africa drought 'remains huge crisis' - UK official.
Africa Rising: Continent's income to triple, extreme poverty gone by 2060?
EUROPE
Basque militant group ETA ends four decades of separatist violence. ETA calls ceasefire after 40 years.
EU debt talks stalled over bailout fund: Sarkozy. No Deal in sight. Germany and France divided over Euro bailout.
Protest against Greek austerity vote turns violent.
NATO-led peacekeepers confront Kosovo Serbs at their roadblocks as tensions rise.
French President Sarkozy's 'joy' at daughter's birth.
Germany cuts economic growth forecast for 2012.
AMERICAS
Venezuela's Chavez declares himself free of cancer.
Napolitano tells panel 400,000 deported in year.
U.S. "misery index" rises to highest since 1983.
Chile protesters clash with police for second day.
Indigenous protest march reaches Bolivia's capital.
Shadowy group in Mexico says it targets cartel; some in Veracruz are glad.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
2 men accused of plotting to kill Saudi ambassador indicted.
British embassy in Kuwait suspends services over threat.
U.S. fears more plots from Iran's Quds force.
Clinton, Petraeus likely to press Pakistan on Haqqani support.
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Poor al Qaeda has lost at least 10 of its top 20 leaders.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
AT&T's Android sales are catching up to iPhone.
Chinese company suspends rare earth production.
S&P sees downgrade blitz in EMU recession, threatening crisis strategy.
Citigroup settles for $285 million; no Wall Street exec jailed yet.
BMW aims to maintain dominance with new 3-Series.
Yahoo "cross talk" ban jolts bidders.
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