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Hillary Clinton calls for investigation into Gadhafi's death
October 23, 2011 9:28 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she supports calls for an investigation into the death of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi as part of Libya's transition from dictatorship to democracy. Gadhafi was captured wounded, but alive Thursday in his hometown of Sirte. Bloody images of Gadhafi... more » -
Obama: "end of long chapter" for Libya
October 20, 2011 3:37 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says the death of Moammar Gadhafi marks the end of a long and painful chapter for Libya. Speaking Thursday from the White House Rose Garden, the president says the Libyan people now have the opportunity to determine their own destiny. He says they... more » -
Obama says `rule is over' for Libya's Gadhafi
August 22, 2011 7:24 PM
CHILMARK, Mass. (AP) - President Barack Obama says Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi's "rule is over," although elements of his regime continue to resist rebels who have taken control of much of the capital. Obama appealed to Gadhafi to prevent further bloodshed, and urged opposition forces to build a democratic... more » -
Oil prices could fall with Gadhafi overthrow
August 22, 2011 8:28 AM
NEW YORK (AP) - If the rebel capture of the capital, Tripoli, holds and leader Moammar Gadhafi is overthrown, analysts say oil prices around the world should start falling. It could be several months before the full effect is felt but it may have already started. Brent crude fell... more » -
Gadhafi: "I'm in a place where you can't get me"
May 13, 2011 4:39 PM
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) - Moammar Gadhafi says he has survived recent airstrikes -- and he tells NATO that he's "in a place where you can't get me." His audio message, played on state TV, came as Libya's government accused NATO of killing 11 Muslim clerics in a strike on... more » -
Son of Gadhafi visited Air Force Academy last month
March 30, 2011 5:15 PM
DENVER (AP) - The Air Force Academy confirms that a son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi visited the school last month during a U.S. tour that included businesses and other schools. Academy spokesman Lt. Col. John Bryan said Wednesday that Khamis Gadhafi got a standard VIP tour of the... more » -
Adm. Mike Mullen says it is too early to speculate on success of air raids in Libya
March 20, 2011 10:17 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - The top U.S. military officer says it's too early to speculate whether the international military assault on Libya will bring an end to Moammar Gadhafi's regime. Adm. Mike Mullen says the mission could achieve its stated goals without forcing Gadhafi from power. U.S. officials have said the... more » -
Libyan government begins to crack under protests
February 21, 2011 6:40 PM
CAIRO (AP) - There are signs of cracks in Moammar Gadhafi's regime after more than 40 years as Libya's ruler. Libya's own ambassadors at the United Nations are calling for him to step down. A pro-government website says the justice minister has resigned to protest the excessive use of... more »
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