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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Gadhafi war crimes reported in Tripoli

TRIPOLI, Libya, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Horrific reports of Moammar Gadhafi's repression emerged from Tripoli Saturday as the world community moved to sanction the Libyan dictator. Witnesses told The New York Times government forces were shooting protesters from ambulances and turning antiaircraft guns... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 25, 2011

Libya uprising grows; Gadhafi holds on

TRIPOLI, Libya, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- A government crackdown against protesters in Libya may have led to thousands of people being killed or injured, United Nations official Navi Pillay said. "In brazen and continuing breach of international law, the crackdown in Libya of peaceful demonstrations is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Shuttle Discovery's launch to be its last

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Feb. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. space shuttle Discovery's liftoff to the International Space Station Thursday will be its last, followed by only two more shuttle launches, NASA said. Discovery's 39th mission, and the 133rd shuttle flight since the program began in 1981, is to blast off... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Gadhafi getting help from mercenaries

TRIPOLI, Libya, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi was getting the help of African mercenaries and militiamen to maintain his 40-year rule, witnesses said Wednesday. The New York Times said thousands of mercenaries and militia were on roads headed for Tripoli, the capital and Gadhafi's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Libya's Gadhafi clings as regime crumbles

TRIPOLI, Libya, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi clung to control of his country Tuesday as witnesses in Tripoli reported food shortages and violence by security forces. Reports from Libya also indicated officials were defecting while calling for Gadhafi's ouster and the U.N.... Sign in to see full entry.

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