The Alliance of National Forces, headed by Mahmoud Jibril, the former rebel prime minister of Libya, appears to be ahead in early election results for 80 of the country's parliamentary seats. (Zohra Bensemra/Reuters)
Libyan Elections: Moderate Mahmoud Jibril Poised For Victory -- The Guardian
Return of former National Transitional Council chief would defy expectations of victory for the Muslim Brotherhood
Libya's former interim prime minister Mahmoud Jibril has won a landslide victory in the country's first democratic election, provisional figures show, defying expectations that the Muslim Brotherhood would sweep to power.
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MIDDLE EAST
Kofi Annan to put new Syria 'approach' to rebels after Assad talks. Annan hails 'constructive' talks with Assad. Annan meets Assad in Damascus, heads on to Iran.
Syria's Assad rejects comparison with Egypt, Libya.
Assad: U.S. trying to destabilize Syria.
Israeli panel recommends legalizing settler outposts.
Palestinian president approves Arafat autopsy.
German firms still ship dual-use goods to Iran.
ASIA
Manhunt under way for Taliban who shot woman in public execution amid cheers.
Six U.S. troops killed in eastern Afghanistan blast.
Clinton's 'sorry' is unlikely to stop Pakistan’s support of insurgents.
Gunmen kill seven in attack on Pakistan military camp. Pakistan gunmen strike army rescue camp.
South China Sea tension tops Asean regional agenda.
Suu Kyi in Myanmar parliament as crucial debates await.
Clinton calls Mongolia a "model", digs at China.
AFRICA
Islamists take a blow in Libyan elections. Libya's Jibril calls for grand coalition.
Defying Egypt’s military rulers, Morsi orders parliament to reconvene.Egypt parliament set to meet, defying army.
Rebels seize towns in eastern DR Congo.
South Sudan marks sombre first anniversary. South Sudanese expatriates look ahead after year of freedom and no peace.
South Sudan rebel now President takes on poverty, graft.
EUROPE
Russia mourns flood victims, local officials blamed.
Greek coalition wins confidence vote ahead of euro talks.
Spanish borrowing costs rise ahead of euro summit.
Romania court ruling may decide president's fate.
3 gored at Pamplona's 3rd running of bulls.
Norway faces oil output shutdown as pension talks fail.
AMERICAS
US record heatwave leaves dozens dead.
Chavez: Rival trying to destabilize Venezuela.
DEA agents killed pilot of drug flight in Honduras.
16 maps of drug flow into the United States.
Thousands visit battleship USS Iowa as museum opens in L.A.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Saudi officials arrest radical Shiite cleric.
Former CIA spy advocates overthrow of Iranian regime.
Samantha Lewthwaite 'recruiting all-women terror squads'.
London cracks down on security for Olympic Games.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Gina Rinehart: The world's 'richest woman'.
‘Robo-pricing’ risks Amazon price crash.
Roubini: My 'perfect storm' is unfolding now.
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