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TARHOUNA, LIBYA: Libyan rebels are poised to attack one of Muammar Gaddafi’s remaining strongholds, but their military spokesman said on Sunday he expected the town’s tribal leaders to surrender rather than see their divided followers fight one another.
Rebels control most of Libya and are moving forward with setting up a new government, but they might [...]
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Tribal leaders may gift Gaddafi bastion to rebels
Posted by admin on September 5th, 2011
NEWSMAKER-Noda seen safe choice to lead quake-hit Japan
Posted by admin on September 2nd, 2011
(Updates item that first ran on Monday to add bullet points)
* Position: Prime minister
* Incumbent: Yoshihiko Noda
* Date of Birth: May 20, 1957
* Term: Took office in September 2011 after predecessor, Naoto Kan, resigned.
By Leika Kihara
TOKYO, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Japan’s new prime minister Yoshihiko Noda compares himself to an eel-like fish and admits his [...]
Cameron pledges support for Libya
Posted by admin on September 2nd, 2011
Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged that the Nato operation in Libya would continue for as long as necessary as deposed dictator Muammar Gaddafi vowed his forces would “fight on every street”.
As international leaders gathered at the “Friends of Libya” summit in Paris to discuss future support for the interim government, Gaddafi attempted to rally [...]
Jalil May Lack Support to Lead Libya After Helping to Spark Its Revolution
Posted by admin on September 1st, 2011
Mustafa Abdel Jalil, the first cabinet minister to break ties with Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi, has won praise from his countrymen and Western leaders. Even so, it is unlikely that he will lead Libya after its transition from a dictatorship to a promised democracy.
The 59-year-old former judge — who created a government- in-waiting from a [...]
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Tags: Abu Dhabi, Muammar Qaddafi, Mustafa Abdel Jalil, UN Security Council 
No Comments »Cameron bid to build Libya support
Posted by admin on September 1st, 2011
David Cameron is joining leaders of Libya’s National Transitional Council (NTC) at a meeting in Paris in an effort to build international support for the fledgling rebel administration.
The Prime Minister and French president Nicolas Sarkozy are jointly hosting the conference, aimed at helping the NTC establish a free and democratic Libya.
The international conference will also [...]
Prayers, feasts and family
Posted by admin on August 31st, 2011
BANGALORE: The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, is about a lot of things — purity, happiness, togetherness, charity, good food and above all, acceptance. Eid ul Fitr is a festival which ushers in the message of universal brotherhood and compassion to fellow human beings.
Said, Dr Ayesha Nikhat, an educationist, “Id al-Fitr often abbreviated [...]
Posted in World Tags: Dr Ayesha Nikhat, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Fitr Salat (Namaz in Persian), fasting (sawm) No Comments »NTC delivers deadline for surrender for Gaddafi’s home town
Posted by admin on August 31st, 2011
Libya’s National Transitional Council says Colonel Gaddafi’s supporters in Sirte have until Saturday to surrender or face military action. The NTC says they’re increasingly confident that they’ll be able to capture Colonel Gaddafi, but NATO is sounding a note of caution.
Resource : http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/ntc-delivers-deadline-for-surrender-for-gaddafis/2864230?section=world
Gaddafi son Khamis dead: Libyan rebels
Posted by admin on August 30th, 2011
Libyanh leader Muammar Gaddafi’s son Khamis, whose death has been prematurely announced several times during the Libyan conflict, was killed south of Tripoli and buried, a rebel spokesman said.
“One of the rebel leaders confirmed to me that Khamis was killed somewhere near Tarhuna, about 80 kilometres south of Tripoli,” the opposition justice and human rights [...]
Japan PM-designate eyes steps to battle strong yen
Posted by admin on August 30th, 2011
TOKYO — The man designated to be Japan’s next prime minister, Yoshihiko Noda, said Tuesday he would announce steps to deal with the strong yen once he has announced his new government.
“After forming a new structure, I’d like to quickly put together and announce my thinking, including the use of (yen) reserves as well as [...]
Irene remains threat to U.S. even the worst is gone
Posted by admin on August 29th, 2011
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — Reduced to post-tropical cyclone, Irene is heading toward Canada Sunday night after inflicting less-than-expected damage on the eastern U.S. coast.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has already announced that the worst of Irene had passed for much of the East Coast.
Still, U.S. officials warned the storm’s spell could remain with deadly [...]
