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Business, Economics and Jobs
Radio flourishing in post-Gadhafi Libya
Gadhafi’s son accused of war crimes, mass killing in Libya
Men in orange jumpsuits purported to be Egyptian Christians held captive by the Islamic State (IS) are marched by armed men along a beach said to be near Tripoli, in this still image from an undated video made available on social media on February 15, 201
Conflict
Italy is seeking UN intervention in Libya after jihadist terror threat
Men in orange jumpsuits believed to be Egyptian Christians were held captive by the Islamic State and murdered in Libya.
Conflict
ISIS spreads its tentacles to North Africa — and threatens to reach beyond
Fireworks mark the third anniversary of the killing of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
Conflict
Violence still rules in Libya on the third anniversary of Gaddafi’s death
George makes about a hundred frappuccinos a day for the guests on board a Greek ferry docked in Tobruk, Libya.
Lifestyle
A Greek ferry is home to members of Libya’s parliament and, more importantly, the best frappuccinos in town
A terminal at Tripoli's airport is in shambles after a series of clashes between rival Libyan militias.
Conflict
Tripoli’s airport has become ground zero for military clashes in Libya
Protests in Derna
Arts, Culture & Media
Game of Thrones is an amazing way to understand what’s happening in Libya
The classic Cinnabon roll.
Lifestyle & Belief
Looking for the cool place to hang out in Tripoli? Try Cinnabon
Three years after the start of the revolution, Osam Dabea goes back to the cave where his mother, sister and young brother found refuge during heavy shelling.
Conflict & Justice
Three years after the start of their revolution, Libyans are still waiting for a constitution and a stable government
Global Scan
At this Christmas, Santa will be looking somewhere new for many refugees
Libyans protest against the armed militias
Conflict & Justice
Libyans have yet to find peace, two years after Gaddafi
Libya's Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was abducted by milita gunmen and was released after few hours on Thursday.
Global Politics
Who’s in charge in the new Middle East and North Africa?
Why is France So Ready to Intervene & Support The U.S. in Syria?
Libya’s road to democracy fraught with disagreement, pitfalls
Egyptian protests present major challenge to American foreign policy
U.S. ambassador to Libya killed in violent attack on American consulate
In Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirte, mixed feelings on ‘free’ Libya
Libya’s crackdown on illegal immigrants poses problems for that country’s economic recovery
Arts, Culture & Media
BBC reporter who stayed in Libya through civil war releases new book
Libya’s revolutionary fighters turn to Jordan for medical treatment
Libyan government trying to recover assets from toppled dictator Gaddafi
Investigation uncovers unacknowledged civilian casualties from NATO’s Libyan strikes
Libya struggling to gain control of thousands of illegal guns in homes
Libya’s schools trying to reform pro-Gadhafi curriculum
Documents reveal China may have armed Gadhafi forces
US, Europe to unfreeze billions in Libyan assets
Global Politics
Obama’s foreign policy wins and economic woes
Retirement for deposed dictators: Where do they go?
Spinning the news for Libya and Egypt
Environment
Goal, end game for Libya and Gadhafi unclear
Global Politics
Libyan protester speaks out
Global Politics
After ceasefire, Libyan attacks by Gadhafi forces continue
Why a No-Fly Zone Could Undermine the Opposition in Libya
Libyan ambassador offers glimpse into new government
Libya’s road to democracy
Libyan rebels take Tripoli, capturing Gadhafi’s sons
Aid for Burma
Mixed reports on death of Gadhafi’s son
Conflict & Justice
Ethnic & Religious Violence Challenge Democratic Transition in Myanmar
Conflict & Justice
Musing on Recipes in a Libyan Prison
The Possibilities and Limitations of Affecting Change Through the United Nations
The Possibilities and Limitations of Affecting Change Through the United Nations
Conflict & Justice
Libyan Gunmen Continue Siege at Ministries, Rocking Fragile Government
Arts, Culture & Media
How Will the Anti-Muslim Violence in Central Myanmar Impact the Country’s Democratic Reforms?
Lifestyle & Belief
Misrata, Libya Returned to Normal but Signs of Uprising Remain
Global Politics
Thousands Still Missing in Post-Revolution Libya
Arts, Culture & Media
Libya’s Pearl of the Desert
The Presidency, the Middle East, and the Arab Spring
Global Politics
Libyans Remorseful that Obama ‘Getting the Heat’ After Benghazi Attack
Global Politics
Libyan Who Helped Capture Gaddafi is Killed
Conflict & Justice
Arrests Made After Attack on American Consulate in Libya
Lifestyle & Belief
Libyans Recall a Rare Ambassador Who Shared Their Struggles
Global Politics
The American Help in South Sudan Independence
Gaddafi’s Hometown in the New Libya
Global Politics
Libyan Voter in London
Global Politics
Libyan Exiles Return to Run for Office
Business, Economics and Jobs
Libya Detains Immigrants, But Needs Migrant Labor
The World in Words
Podcast: Speaking Freely in the New Burma
Sports
Fencing Makes a Comeback in Libya