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The Looming Battle of Sirte

Checkpoint near the strategic oil town of Brega. (Photo: Al Jazeera/Flickr)

The remaining forces of Muammar Gaddafi have been told to surrender or face the consequences.

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France Envisions Strong Role in Libya

Nicolas Sarkozy at Libya Conference (Photo: BBC)

French President Sarkozy says France intends to play an increasingly important role in Libya’s path to democracy.

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Difficult Times For Libyan Families

Nizar Senussi (Photo: Nizar Senussi)

Marco Werman talks with retired doctor Hussein Senussi in Tripoli, and his son Nizar (pictured) in Chicago.

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Gaddafi’s Supporters in Africa

Gaddafi mural. (Photo: BBC video)

He still has supporters in Africa, including former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin’s daughter.

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What To Do About Libya’s Weapons

A rebel fighter on top of all the ammo he could load on his truck. (Photo: Derek Stoffel/Twitpic)

Libyan rebels seem to have more or less taken control of the country. And it’s now awash in guns.

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US Vet Trained Libyan Rebels

Libyan rebels (BBC video)

A US Army veteran watched the events in Libya and decided to help train rebel fighters.

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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Cameroonian women celebrating the end of Ramadan (BBC photo)

Muslims around the world have been marking the end of Ramadan.

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Gaddafi’s Forces Given Ultimatum

Libyan rebel troops (BBC video)

Libya’s interim leaders have given pro-Gaddafi forces until Saturday to surrender.

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Libyan Prisoners Released

Libyans celebrate (BBC Video)

A ship with hundreds of prisoners, released from Libyan jails, arrived in Benghazi on Sunday.

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Rebels Prepare Attack On Gaddafi’s Hometown

Libyan rebels (BBC video)

The Libyan rebels are building up their forces near Sirte, in preparation for a major assault.

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Libya Struggles To Establish The Rule Of Law

Fawaz Gerges

Fawaz Gerges of the London School of Economics says Libya is an ‘institutional wasteland.’

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Where US-Libya relations Can Go From Here

State Department seal

What will US relations with Libya be in the future?

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Libya’s Property in New Jersey

Muammar-Gaddafi (Photo: James Gordon)

A few years ago, Gaddafi made plans to stay there for a UN event.

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Gaddafi Delivers New Audio Message

Colonel Gaddafi on Libyan state TV in February

Colonel Gaddafi said enemy rats had to be resisted and the Libyan capital liberated.

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Tripoli Fighting Continues

Libyan rebel troops (BBC video)

The fighting between rebels and forces loyal to Col. Gaddafi appears to be focused on the Abu Salim neighborhood.

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