The New Dark Age

27 July 2011 — — williambowles.info

WikiLeaks documents shed light on US-backed intervention in Libya
World Socialist Web Site Today at 19:06
Washington has had only one objective—the installation of a regime that better serves the interests of the US and international oil and gas companies.

The Big Picture: War on Libya is War on Entire Africa
Mathaba News Briefing (Alerts) Today at 19:00
The Big Picture: War on Libya is War on Entire Africa
In 2010 Gaddafi offered to invest $97 billion in Africa to free it from Western influence, on condition that African states rid themselves of corruption and nepotism.

Libya War Lies: Worse Than Iraq – Video
Mathaba News Briefing (Alerts) Today at 17:00
Libya War Lies: Worse Than Iraq – Video
Thomas Mountain authour of the widely read article by the same title – explains his perception of the real reasons for the war on Libya.

A dangerous collaboration
Morning Star Today at 16:31
Every step the British government takes on Libya is guaranteed to cause more problems for the Libyan people.

Rebels given recognition as Nato ups ante
Morning Star Today at 15:40
Britain granted official recognition to Libyan rebel group the National Transitional Council (NTC) tpdau and expelled all Libyan diplomats from London, a day after Nato warned it would step up attacks on ‘civilian facilities’ in an effort to dislodge Muammar Gadaffi from power.

The CIA is a Pre-Emptor of World War
Mathaba News Briefing (Alerts) Today at 15:00
The CIA is a Pre-Emptor of World War
Bob Chapman, The International Forecaster exposes the crude design behind the takeover of Libyan Assets.

VIDEO: Libya: UK expels Gaddafi diplomats:
BBC News Today at 13:52
Foreign Secretary William Hague has said the UK will recognise the Libyan rebel council as the ‘sole governmental authority’, and has expelled Gaddafi-regime diplomats.

UK kicks out remaining Libyan diplomats
Russiatoday.ru Today at 11:15 RT
Britain has expelled all staff of the Libyan embassy in London. The six people will be given a few days to leave the country. Envoys from the rebel government in Benghazi are expected to take over the building.

Losing in Libya
Craig Murray Today at 09:44 craig
Gaddafi now controls 20% more territory than he did before we started this odious bombing campaign.

Libya PM says no talks until bombs stop

VIDEO: Libyan rebels move towards Tripoli
BBC NewsToday at 06:39
After nearly two months of stalemate, rebels in the Libyan city of Misrata are making small but significant moves towards the capital Tripoli.

Updates on Libyan war/Stop NATO news: July 27, 2011
Stop NATO Today at 04:06 richardrozoff”

Some Suggested Action For Helping Libya
Mathaba News Briefing (Alerts)Today at 03:00

VIDEO: Lockerbie bomber at pro-Gaddafi rally
BBC NewsYesterday at 23:03
The convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi has appeared at a pro-Gaddafi gathering on Libyan state television.

Britain recognizes Libyan opposition, unfreezes millions
Washington Post
By Karla Adam, LONDON — Britain has officially recognized Libya’s rebel opposition as the country’s sole government authority and expelled all of the remaining Libyan diplomats loyal to Moammar Gaddafi, Foreign Secretary William Hague said Wednesday. …
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle-east/britain-recognizes-libyan-opposition-unfreezes-millions/2011/07/27/gIQAmz32cI_story.html

Lockerbie Convict Appears at Rally in Libya
New York Times (blog)
By J. DAVID GOODMAN and ROBERT MACKEY Video broadcast on Libyan state television on Tuesday of a rally in support of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s government appeared to show Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi, the only person convicted in the 1988 bombing of Pan …

Libya accuses NATO of bombing clinic, killing 7
Hindustan Times
Libya accused Nato of a deadly raid on a medical clinic as Britain joined France in saying strongman Moamer Kadhafi may be allowed to remain in his oil-rich country if he gives up power. The top US military officer admiral Michael Mullen meanwhile …
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Libya-accuses-NATO-of-bombing-clinic-killing-7—/H1-Article1-725694.aspx

“Rebel” Libyan consul to be expelled from Bulgaria
Southeast European Times
A Libyan diplomat in Sofia was given a 24-hour deadline to leave Bulgaria on Monday. But he refuses to do so. Libyan Consul-General Ibrahim al-Furis will be expelled from Bulgaria, the foreign ministry in Sofia said on Tuesday (July 26th), …
http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/features/setimes/features/2011/07/27/feature-03

Libyan Diplomat Takes On A New, Yet Familiar, Role
NPR
Aujali was Moammar Gadhafi’s ambassador to the US, but resigned after the Libyan uprising began. He now represents the rebels’ Transitional National Council. Ali Aujali (second from right) listens to President Obama speak at the State Department in May …
http://www.npr.org/2011/07/27/138610081/libyan-diplomat-takes-on-a-new-yet-familiar-role

Italy votes to cut troops in Lebanon, Libya
San Jose Mercury News
AP ROME—The Italian Senate has voted to keep funding for troops in Afghanistan but to reduce its participation in the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon and in NATO’s Libyan operations. Some allies in Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s conservative coalition …
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_18558884

UK recognizes Libyan rebels, expels Gaddafi envoys
Zee News
London: Britain on Wednesday recognized the Libyan rebel movement as the country’s legitimate government and swiftly unblocked 91 million pounds in frozen assets. It also invited the opposition to replace diplomats of Muammar Gaddafi’s government in …
http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/uk-recognizes-libyan-rebels-expels-gaddafi-envoys_722485.html

UK recognises Libya rebels
NEWS.com.au
Libyan opposition supporters chant anti-Gaddafi slogans as they stands outside Libya’s embassy in London. Picture: Lefteris Pitarakis Source: AP BRITAIN is officially recognising Libya’s main opposition group as the country’s legitimate government, …
http://www.news.com.au/world/uk-recognises-libya-rebels/story-e6frfkyi-1226103095275

Conn. journalist to testify before Congress
msnbc.com
A journalist from Connecticut who was detained in Libya for six weeks is scheduled to testify about her experiences before the US Senate Judiciary Committee. Clare Gillis was one of four foreign journalists captured by forces loyal to Libyan leader …
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43911342/ns/world_news-mideast_n_africa/

Libya and More – Pictures of the Day – NYTimes.com
By By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Photographs from Libya, Morocco, Norway and India.

Can Gaddafi really stay in Libya and cede all power? – News – Mail …
It has become evident that no country wanted the responsibility of hosting Muammar Gaddafi — even so-called “pariah” regimes in Sudan and Zimbabwe.

Can Gaddafi really stay in Libya and cede all power?

Hague under pressure over Libya campaign | Westminster blog | Jim ...
By Jim Pickard
William Hague is hosting a press conference on Libya this very minute at the Foreign Office, amid concerns that the campaign is bogged down in what America’s Admiral Mike Mullen has called a “stalemate“. …
http://blogs.ft.com/westminster/2011/07/hague-under-pressure-over-libya-campaign/

UK recognizes Libya rebels as legitimate government – This Just In …
By ahayes
The United Kingdom recognizes Libya’s rebel umbrella group, not Moammar Gadhafi’s regime, as the legitimate government, Foreign Secretary William Hague said Wednesday.

UK recognizes Libya rebels as legitimate government