South African president says NATO raids undermining mediation efforts as five Libyan generals defect.

Eight high-ranking officers and 120 military officials "abandon" armed forces amid growing pressure on Libyan leader.

Rebels reject offer after visiting South African president says Libyan leader is ready to stop fighting.

The war in Libya has taken a shocking, wrenching toll on the children of Misrata and Benghazi.

Jacques Verges, Roland Dumas have offered to represent families of Libyan victims of NATO bombing campaign.

South Africa President in Tripoli for talks that will focus on finding end to conflict in Libya.

South African president to negotiate immediate ceasefire as calls mount for Gaddafi to step down.

South African President Jacob Zuma is heading for Libya for what is being seen as a last attempt to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.

Libyan deputy foreign minister hints at ongoing exchange of views between UK citizens and Gaddafi's government.

British foreign office refutes suggestions made to Al Jazeera by Libyan deputy foreign minister.

EU praises ‘courageous decision' and calls on others to sever links with Muammar Qaddafi.

Why the West should focus on getting key tribes to abandon the Libyan leader

World leaders at the G8 summit in France have issued a joint call for the embattled Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi to step down.

The article focuses on the conflict in Libya as of May 21, 2011 and international intervention to stop Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Qaddafi's violence against protesters. The United Nations' doctrine of the "responsibility to protect" which allows foreign governments to intervene when a sovereign state fails to prevent human-rights violations is discussed..

Two months after intervention began, NATO's war in Libya has become an open-ended stalemate. A resolution requires compromises from each side rather than self-righteous declarations of total war. The balance of power does not permit a decisive victory for regime or rebels. A settlement must either reflect this fact, or give way to renewed fighting

ABSTRACT: In this article the author discusses aspects of the foreign political and military involvement in sovereign countries particularly in Africa. He mentions that Muammar Al Gadafi got a mistake in jumping in to support Idi Amin wi1thout getting enough information about Uganda after Amin has turned against his sponsors after they refused to sell him guns to fight Tanzania. The author adds that Gadafi got a mistake in pushing the position of the African Union (AU) Continental Government in 1999.

Nato air strikes have hit eight warships belonging to Col Muammar Gaddafi's forces in co-ordinated raid on Tripoli, Al Khums and Sirte.

Can the ICC Arrest the Libya Three?

Head of military alliance says military and political pressures are weakening the Libyan leader's hold on power.

The West had been hoping to use frozen assets belonging to Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi and his clan to support the rebels. But that effort is proving much more complicated than first envisioned. Washington and Europe find themselves in an embarrassing predicament.

Moreno-Ocampo warns whole Libyan regime it could face investigation, prosecution if it tries to cover up crimes committed against its people.

L’offensive de l’Otan se poursuit en Libye et les heures du régime de Mouammar Kaddafi "seraient comptées".

The Libyan government says it has freed four foreign journalists detained for illegally entering the country.

L'armée loyaliste et les insurgés se disputent aprement la moindre goutte d'essence. Résultat : le pays est au bord de la pénurie

The article discusses the alleged bias in the foreign policies by the U.S., particularly the decision of President Barack Obama to launch a war against Libya without congressional approval. Critics claimed that Obama was concerned on the fate of civilians in Libya, but did not do anything to help the victims of other dictators like Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe and Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast. The opinion of U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates in defense of the U.S. policies is also cited..

NATO airstrikes today hit two government buildings in Tripoli, including the Interior Ministry.

Deux bâtiments administratifs situés dans le centre de Tripoli, étaient en feu mardi matin. Après la demande de mandats d’arrêts internationaux à l’encontre de Mouammar Kaddafi et son fils Seif el-Islam par le procureur de la CPI, l’Italie estime que les heures du régime libyen sont comptées.

Libyan Oil Minister Shukri Ghanem has left the country, amid reports that he has defected.

The cost of military operations over Libya to the British taxpayer has reached £100m, the BBC understands.

Many Africans resent the ICC, but recent events suggest that they may now be less able to ignore it

Security services building and anti-corruption agency hit in overnight strikes as NATO bombing campaign continues.

The announcement by the International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, that he's seeking Col Gaddafi's arrest on war crimes charges has come at a critical time.

Envoys of Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi are to hold talks in Moscow with Russian officials.

It might seem quixotic for the International Criminal Court to indict Libya's unrepentant leader, Muammar al-Qaddafi. But the call for justice can have a pragmatic effect too.

Hadi Shalluf of the Justice and Democracy Party of Libya says the only thing acceptable to the opposition is for Gadhafi to face the ICC

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi targeted by ICC chief prosecutor, along with son, Saif al-Islam, and intelligence chief.

AN ADDRESS BY DR. MAHMOUD GIBRIL ELWARFALLY, INTERIM PRIME MINISTER, TRANSITIONAL NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE LIBYAN REPUBLIC

Though Libya's beleaguered leader, Colonel Muammar Al Gathafi,made mistakes during his 42 years in power, excessive external involvement in any country brings terrible distortions. A legitimate internal insurrection, if that is the strategy chosen by the Libyan "rebels", can succeed. It should be for the leaders of the "rebels"
to decide their strategy, not for foreigners to sponsor insurrection groups in sovereign countries. "I am totally allergic to foreign (political and military) involvement in sovereign countries, especially in Africa," writes President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda.

Dans l'attente d'un programme ambitieux, les bombes inertes reduiront les risques collateraux.

The International Criminal Court's prosecutor is to seek approval for the arrest of three top Libyan officials suspected of crimes against humanity.

This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Melissa Fleming – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing, on 13 May 2011, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

The article discusses the alleged bias in the foreign policies by the U.S., particularly the decision of President Barack Obama to launch a war against Libya without congressional approval. Critics claimed that Obama was concerned on the fate of civilians in Libya, but did not do anything to help the victims of other dictators like Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe and Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast. The opinion of U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates in defense of the U.S. policies is also cited..

Key Points:
•A second night of air strikes in the Libyan capital and the apparent capture of the airbase near Misratah represent significant, if minor, setbacks for the Ghadaffi regime.
•In themselves, the two events do not suggest a shift in the balance of the military conflict but they do offer further encouragement to opposition forces that Ghadaffi's position is weakening.
•Opposition fighters and the international coalition will continue to raise the military pressure on Ghadaffi, but a 'tipping point' in the conflict remains elusive, a fact that will reawaken the strategic debate about how best to end the conflict.

The article discusses the alleged bias in the foreign policies by the U.S., particularly the decision of President Barack Obama to launch a war against Libya without congressional approval. Critics claimed that Obama was concerned on the fate of civilians in Libya, but did not do anything to help the victims of other dictators like Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe and Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast. The opinion of U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates in defense of the U.S. policies is also cited [ABSTRACT]

Army personnel are playing their part in helping to maintain the no-fly zone over Libya by flying Sentinel aircraft alongside RAF ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) squadrons.

Libya's state TV has shown footage of Col Muammar Gaddafi meeting tribal leaders in Tripoli - his first public appearance in nearly two weeks.

Government officials say strikes target Gaddafi's compound, as rebels claim advances in western city of Misurata.

Royal Air Force Tornados in Libya have successfully destroyed part of a building being used by Gaddafi-regime forces to launch attacks on Misurata.

Opposition fighters in besieged western city continue advance after breaking through government lines two days ago.

The EU plans to open an office in the rebel-held Libyan city of Benghazi to improve the flow of aid for the authorities there, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has said.

Intervention is problematic if the line between military and humanitarian agendas is blurred, says the ICRC's director.

Nato has carried out more air raids on the Libyan capital, Tripoli, shortly after UN aid chief Valerie Amos called for a pause in hostilities to ease the humanitarian crisis.

Witnesses say NATO pounded Libyan leader's residence and state television offices in capital, Tripoli.

UN aid chief Valerie Amos has called for a pause in hostilities in Libya to help ease the humanitarian crisis.

Rebels in the Libyan city of Misrata say they have pushed government troops back from its outskirts.

Alliance rejects report that migrants were left to die on board stranded boat, despite distress calls.

The article presents the author's views on the 2011 Libyan conflict and the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in it. The author discusses NATO's actions in Libya as related to the military intervention by the U.S. and the United Nations (UN) Security Council. Information is provided on UN Security Council Resolution 1973, no-fly zones, and the roles of rebels and civilians in the conflict..

The RAF destroyed a number of Gaddafi-regime rocket launchers and missiles on Friday morning as part of the NATO mission to protect Libyan civilians from attack.

The RAF has destroyed rocket launchers and Scud-missile containers in Libya, the Ministry of Defence has said.

A regional youth spike means more trouble, unless we change the game

The article examines the political struggle within Libya, wherein rebel forces are at war with forces that are loyal to Muammar Qaddafi, the self-proclaimed leader of the nation. The ways in which battles focusing upon the Libyan city of Misrata may influence the outcome of the conflict are discussed..

Foreign ministry orders 14 people loyal to Gaddafi's government to leave the country within two days.

Libya's opposition has set out a political "road map" for the country if and when Col Gaddafi falls from power.

The "tempo" of the Nato military operation in Libya should be increased, Foreign Secretary William Hague says.

HMS Brocklesby, one of the Royal Navy's mine countermeasures vessels, has destroyed a mine laid by pro-Gaddafi forces in the port of Misurata on the Libyan coast.

Countries involved in military campaign are to seek a way of financing Libya's rebel Transitional National Council.

An international grouping is meeting in Rome to discuss financial aid for Libya's rebels.

An international aid ship helping to evacuate people from the besieged Libyan port of Misrata has come under rocket attack from government forces.

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor says three figures in Gaddafi government could face charges

Russian leader's opposition to international action against Gaddafi's regime is motivated by economic interests.

It's time for NATO to decide what it wants to do and how it proposes to get it done.

The chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court has said there are reasonable grounds to charge forces loyal to Libya's Col Muammar Gaddafi with crimes against humanity.

The Libyan ambassador to the UK has left the country after being ordered to go following attacks on British embassy premises in Libya's capital Tripoli.

The UN has withdrawn all its international staff from the Libyan capital Tripoli following a mob attack on its offices.

The funeral of the youngest son of Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi has taken place in the capital, Tripoli.

Osama bin Laden was killed Sunday. Libyan refugees have been calling for the West to assassinate Col. Muammar Qaddafi, which they argue would save lives and end the civil war.

Libyan spokesman says Moammar Gadhafi unharmed in attack

Zintan, a critically important town on the southern slopes of the Nafusah mountain range, has become a symbol of rebellion. It endured a barrage of rocket fire this week as Qaddafi continued punishing it.

More than a month after the first bombs fell on Muammar al-Qaddafi's forces, the assumptions that led the United States into the war have mostly been proven wrong -- and a strategy to end it is still nowhere in sight

The article focuses on the 2011 revolution in Libya and the need for the U.S. to supply special aircraft needed to attack troops loyal to Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Qaddafi in urban areas. It states that aims of the intervention are not only humanitarian but also for political and pragmatic reasons, and that thousands of lives have already been saved in Benghazi, Libya and other areas. It calls on U.S. President Barack Obama to stop withholding American aircraft and bolster Libyan rebels..