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• Clinton says US strengthening embassy security

  January 23, 2013 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, at times emotional and fierce, insisted today that the department is moving swiftly and aggressively to strengthen security at U.S. missions worldwide … 10

• Convergence of factors seen in turmoil

  September 15, 2012 in City on Page A5 The violent protests in North Africa and the Middle East may be the result of a “perfect storm” of politics, religion and anti-Western sentiment in newly emerging governments, a longtime … 1

• Four arrested in Libya attacks

  September 13, 2012 in Nation/World BENGHAZI, Libya — Heavily armed militants used a protest of an anti-Islam film as a cover in their deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate, screaming “God is great!” as they … 17

• Obama condemns attack that killed envoy, 3 others

  September 12, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama today condemned attacks on a U.S. consulate in eastern Libya that killed the U.S. ambassador and three American members of his staff. He ordered increased … 80

• Top NATO commander to recommend Libya mission end

  October 21, 2011 in Nation/World NATO’s top commander said today he will recommend the end of the alliance’s seven-month mission in Libya.

• Gadhafi killed as revolutionary forces take Sirte

  October 20, 2011 in Nation/World, News Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi died today as his hometown fell to the one-time rebels who ousted him, ending the last vestiges of control for the man once hailed as the … 63

• Obama: World will stand with post-Gadhafi Libya

  September 20, 2011 in Nation/World Seeking to bolster a nation in transition, President Barack Obama promised the Libyan people that the world will stand with them as they reshape their country following the fall of … 1

• Captivity survivor buoyed by God, Bible

  September 17, 2011 in City on Page A1 Second of two parts At the prison in Tripoli, as July stretched into August, Richard Peters’ captors were growing aggravated. He said he found it easy to resist their efforts … 9

• Coeur d’Alene contractor was held captive in Libya

  September 16, 2011 in City on Page A1 First of two parts On March 2, Richard Peters called his wife, Katie, in Coeur d’Alene from the Libyan capital of Tripoli. 3

• Convoys of Gadhafi loyalists flee Libya to Niger

  September 6, 2011 in Nation/World Armed loyalists of Moammar Gadhafi, including his security chief, fled into neighboring Niger in multiple convoys across hundreds of miles of desert today. Libya’s former rebels — now the country’s …

• Gadhafi vows no surrender in Libya

  September 1, 2011 in Nation/World Moammar Gadhafi warned from hiding today that tribes loyal to him were well-armed and preparing for battle, hours after rebels hoping for a peaceful surrender extended the deadline for loyalist …

• Gadhafi’s son broadcasts defiance

  August 31, 2011 in Nation/World TRIPOLI, Libya — Moammar Gadhafi’s son Seif al-Islam vowed today to fight to the death, insisting no regime loyalists would surrender to the rebels, who are closing in on Gadhafi’s … 1

• Gadhafi’s wife, sons, daughter flee to Algeria

  August 29, 2011 in Nation/World Moammar Gadhafi’s wife and three of his children fled Libya to neighboring Algeria today, firm evidence that the longtime leader has lost his grip on the country.

• Scattered battles flare across Tripoli

  August 24, 2011 in Nation/World Scattered battles flared today across the Libyan capital, with pro-regime snipers cutting off the road to Tripoli’s airport while other loyalist fighters launched repeated attacks on Moammar’s Gadhafi’s captured private …

• Gadhafi’s Tripoli compound in rebel hands

  August 23, 2011 in Nation/World Rebels today stormed Moammar Gadhafi’s fortress-like compound in Tripoli after an all-day battle against forces loyal to the longtime leader. 8

• Obama: Gadhafi’s ‘rule is over’

  August 22, 2011 in Nation/World CHILMARK, Mass. — President Barack Obama said Monday that Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi’s “rule is over” although elements of his regime continue to resist rebels who have taken control of … 64

• U.S. diplomat: Gadhafi’s whereabouts not yet known

  August 22, 2011 in Nation/World U.S. officials were in frequent contact today with Libyan rebels as they claimed control of most of the capitol city of Tripoli. However, a top American diplomat said the whereabouts … 10

• Rebels control Tripoli

  August 22, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A1 BENGHAZI, Libya – The long, brutal reign of Col. Moammar Gadhafi appeared to collapse Sunday as rebels swept into Tripoli, captured two of his sons and set off wild street … 12

• Libya rebels in Tripoli, Gadhafi defenses collapse

  August 21, 2011 in Nation/World Euphoric Libyan rebels raced into the capital Tripoli on Sunday and moved close to center with little resistance as Moammar Gadhafi’s defenses collapsed and his regime appeared to be crumbling … 17

• Shawn Vestal: Photographer focuses on human impact

  April 20, 2011 in City on Page A5 Think you’ve had a crazy year? Try Holly Pickett’s nerve-rattling 2011: A bombing in Alexandria, Egypt. Revolution in Tunisia. Revolution in Egypt. A detour to Oman. More revolution in Cairo …

• Microsoft seeking release of manager in Libya

  April 7, 2011 in Nation/World, News A Microsoft manager in charge of the company’s Libya operations is being held in Tripoli. Microsoft said in a statement Wednesday the company is working with international organizations to secure …

• U.S., allies strike Libyan targets

  March 19, 2011 in Nation/World, News BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — French fighter jets fired the first shots at Moammar Gadhafi’s troops, and the U.S. military launched a missile attack against Libya’s air defenses on Saturday, launching … 20

• Libya airport jammed with foreign evacuees

  February 22, 2011 in Nation/World ANKARA, Turkey — Governments scrambled by air and sea to pick up their citizens stranded by Libya’s bloody unrest on Tuesday, with thousands of people crowding the airport and a …