# Libya

All time

Libya claims arrest of ex-Gaddafi spokesperson, but he denies it

The public face of the Gaddafi regime, Moussa Ibrahim, has denied in audio message that he has been arrested but there has been no confirmation it is him.

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Oct 21st 2012, 11:13 AM

# Libya

Evidence of mass murder after Gaddafi's death

A new Human Rights Watch report suggests opposition militias summarily executed at least 66 captured members of Gaddafi’s convoy in the late dictator’s hometown of Sirte.

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Oct 17th 2012, 8:02 AM

# Libya

Libya elects interim prime minister after predecessor is sacked

Ali Zidan, a former independent congressman, was elected a week after Mustafa Abushagur was dismissed.

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Oct 15th 2012, 10:13 AM

# benghazi

Republican senator: Obama ‘covered up’ details of attack on consulate

Lindsey Graham says Obama’s administration is either misleading the US public, or it’s “incredibly incompetent”.

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Oct 14th 2012, 6:16 PM

# Libya

Libyan authorities crack down on lawless militias

Armed forces dislodged a militia from a military complex near Tripoli this morning as the crackdown spreads to the capital.

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Sep 23rd 2012, 1:28 PM

# Libya

Four dead in Libya after Benghazi clashes

The deaths come as protests against the power of militias gather pace.

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Sep 22nd 2012, 11:55 AM

# In Pictures

Filmmaker questioned as protests continue over anti-Islamic movie

Meanwhile, Al Qaeda has called for more attacks on US embassies.

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Sep 15th 2012, 6:27 PM

# you told us

Top readers’ comments of the week

Here’s our round-up of the funniest, most thought-provoking and interesting comments you lot made this week. Did you make it in?

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Sep 15th 2012, 11:00 AM

# Protests

Anti-Islam filmmaker under police protection as anti-US protests spread

A film which lampoons the Prophet Mohammed and was broadcast on TV in the Arab world has sparked protests in Egypt, Libya, Yemen and other Arab countries.

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Sep 13th 2012, 9:43 PM

# Libya

US sends Marines to Libya as it considers possible 9/11 link to attack

The attacks that led to the death of the US Ambassador to Libya may have been a plot to coincide with the September 11 anniversary.

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Sep 13th 2012, 8:22 AM

# Libya

US evacuates diplomatic staff from embassy in Libya

Most of diplomatic staff have been evacuated following the killing of the US ambassador to Libya and other consul officials in Benghazi.

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Sep 12th 2012, 9:47 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Sep 12th 2012, 4:50 PM

# benghazi

US ambassador to Libya killed in attack

An armed mob attacked the US consulate in Benghazi over a controversial film which describes Islam as a “cancer”.

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Sep 12th 2012, 10:53 AM

# Islamists

Man killed as armed mob attacks US embassies in Libya and Egypt over film

Islamists stormed the embassies to protest a film deemed offensive to Islam.

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Sep 12th 2012, 8:14 AM

# Libya

Libyan Council hands over power to first elected assembly

The new assembly includes members from the Muslim Brotherhood, conservative Salafis, liberals and a bloc of independents.

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Aug 9th 2012, 10:28 AM

# mrs g

Have you had an email from Colonel Gaddafi's wife?

“I am writing this mail with tears and sorrow from my heart.”

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Aug 2nd 2012, 10:33 AM

# Libya

Gaddafi's son: 'no justice' in trial if evidence from torture is used

Eldest son of the late dictator says he cannot get a fair trial in Libya.

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Aug 1st 2012, 8:28 AM

# Libya

Liberal alliance ahead in Libya's first post-Gaddafi elections

The structure of the new interim parliament means that the result is still uncertain as a broadly liberal coalition secured more seats than the Islamist parties.

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Jul 18th 2012, 10:26 AM

# Libya

Voting begins in Libya's first free elections in 50 years

The elections are the first to be held since the ousting of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi but there are fears that violence could disrupt the voting.

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Jul 7th 2012, 10:22 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Jul 5th 2012, 8:32 AM

# Libya

Amnesty fact-finding mission to Libya uncovers torture, killings

Staff said they found evidence of electric shocks and beatings with bars, chains and cables.

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Jul 5th 2012, 7:30 AM

# MelTaylor

International Criminal Court staff released by Libyan authorities

Australian lawyer Melinda Taylor and her three colleagues were detained in Libya since 7 June.

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Jul 3rd 2012, 10:10 AM

# Trafficking

Up to 27 million people are living in slavery, says US report

US State Dept’s annual report on human trafficking shows progress being made in Burma, while Syria fell in the rankings.

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Jun 20th 2012, 9:17 AM

Voices

Column: It’s time for Europe to bomb Assad – and Ireland should help

Ireland should now abandon its ‘triple lock’ neutrality, writes Aaron McKenna. The price of our prosperity is the willingness to stand up for those who have nobody else.

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Jun 16th 2012, 8:00 AM

# Libya

More calls for release of Australian lawyer and other ICC staff in Libya

A UN war crimes court has expressed its serious concern over the ongoing detention of four staff members.

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Jun 13th 2012, 4:11 PM

# Libyan Leaving Cert

The Libyan Leaving Cert: 53 Libyans registered to take Irish State Exam

Arrangements have been made for 52 of the teens to take the exam in Malta, while one is definitely travelling to Ireland to sit the papers.

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Jun 2nd 2012, 8:15 AM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Sunday

Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest news stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…

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May 20th 2012, 7:39 PM

# Libya

Lockerbie bomber dies in Libya: report

The only person convicted of the PanAm bombing which killed 270 people has reportedly died today.

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May 20th 2012, 1:49 PM

# Libya

NATO criticised after investigation confirms 72 deaths from Libya air strikes

A third of the civilians who died from the air strikes on the country last year were under 18 with NATO not yet having paid any compensation.

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May 14th 2012, 8:44 AM

# Libya

UN concerned about possible death by torture in Libya

The UN mission to Libya has expressed concerns about the recent deaths of three people being held in detention in the country, saying they may be a result of torture.

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May 3rd 2012, 5:43 PM

# Libya

Wanted Gaddafi aide 'living in France', says Sarkozy

French president says Basher Saleh is living in exile in France.

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May 1st 2012, 3:15 PM

# Mystery

Former Libyan oil minister found dead in river in Vienna

Shukri Ghanem had fled from Libya last May saying he was leaving Gaddafi’s regime and supporting the rebels.

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Apr 30th 2012, 9:31 AM

# Prime Numbers

Questions, run-offs and the latest census: the week in numbers

Plus: what’s Ireland’s fastest-growing town – and how much does it cost to rent a parking pace for a civil servant?

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Apr 28th 2012, 7:30 PM

# Trade

GALLERY: Ireland's 20 most improved trading partners in 2011

We’ve ranked the countries with which Ireland has the best surplus of exports – and seen where that’s grown in 2011.

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Apr 24th 2012, 1:49 PM

# Lockerbie

Lockerbie bomber transferred to hospital in Libya

The family of the convicted bomber say he had been rushed to hospital with rapidly deteriorating health.

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Apr 14th 2012, 4:21 PM

Voices

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web…

Mar 25th 2012, 11:00 AM

# Libya

Amnesty hits out at NATO failure to investigate Libyan deaths

Amnesty International has said that NATO failed to investigate the killing of scores of civiilans in Libyan airstrikes carried out by its forces.

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Mar 19th 2012, 2:31 PM

# Explainer

Why has the world not intervened in Syria?

A number of Middle East experts tell TheJournal.ie why Syria is not Libya.

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Mar 18th 2012, 8:45 AM

# Libya

Ex-Gaddafi official arrested in Mauritania

Former Libyan intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senoussi is wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.

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Mar 17th 2012, 11:52 AM

# Syria

Syria: Defiant Assad vows to carry on fight against 'foreign-backed terrorism'

The military crackdown has turned to southern Daraa province, where the uprising began a year ago as pro-Assad troops shelled a village there and clashed with military defectors.

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Mar 6th 2012, 10:30 PM