Here, for some not mainstream prespective on Libya and the surprising entry of rebels into Tripoli itself, and the capture of two Gadhafi sons, is Letters and Politics at KPFA

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Though this defection was claimed two weeks ago it was then disputed:  No, no!  Said Brother Leader, he’s on a trade mission.  Well, yes, I guess so.  He’s trading countries; … [Keep reading >>]

It’s a wonder that a lyrical and moving short novel could be written about the terrible events in Libya in 1979 but one has been. In the Country of Men … [Keep reading >>]

Libya: Col Gaddafi ‘accepts road map to peace’

Col Gaddafi has accepted the African Union’s “road map” for a ceasefire with Libya’s rebels, according to Jacob Zuma, the South African president.

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The Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signalled thatTurkey is ready to act as a mediator to broker an early ceasefire inLibya, as he warned that a drawn-out conflict … [Keep reading >>]

Libya has not contributed as much to the world of Arabic letters as, say Egypt, Lebanon or Iraq. Reasons of population, cities, education, different forms of colonial power. … [Keep reading >>]

Tony Blair used his final foreign trip as prime minister to sign a confidential deal with Muammar Gaddafi to train Libyan special forces and supply him with Nato secrets

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The people’s uprising in Libya against long-time strongman Colonel Muammar Gaddafi looks to be the bloodiest of the several going on in northern Africa.

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“Hundreds of Libyans calling for the government’s ouster took to the streets Wednesday in the country’s second-largest city as Egypt-inspired unrest spread to the country long ruled by Moammar Kadafi.

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