Libya
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Wikileaks Newslinks for 24 February, 2011
24 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Assange Arrives for Extradition Hearing in London New York Times By RAVI SOMAIYA LONDON — Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, arrived at a London court on Thursday to find out if he is to be extradited to Sweden to face accusations of sexual abuse. The founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange,… Continue reading
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Egypt Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 24 February, 2011
24 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Upheaval Jolts Israel and Raises New Worry New York Times A Palestinian near the border with Egypt last month at Rafah, in Gaza. New governments in the Arab world may increase support for the Palestinian cause. By STEVEN ERLANGER CASABLANCA, Morocco — The old certainties of the Middle East have… Continue reading
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Bahrain Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 24 February, 2011
24 February, 2011 — creative-i.info 16 miles away, Saudi Arabia’s watchful eye looms over Bahrain unrest Washington Post Anti-government demonstrators throw a prisoner pardoned by the king into the air in Pearl Square in Manama, the Bahraini capital. (James Lawler Duggan) By Michael Birnbaum MANAMA, BAHRAIN – On Wednesday morning, King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa… Continue reading
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Libya Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 24 February, 2011
24 February, 2011 — creative-i.info North Africa Libya’s Leader Blames al-Qaida for Protests Voice of America Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has blamed Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida terrorists for the anti-government protests in his country. In a Thursday speech relayed to state television by telephone, he said al-Qaida forces had given “hallucinogenic” drugs to …… Continue reading
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Information Clearing House Newsletter 23 February, 2011: Justice Drops Defense of Donald Rumsfeld, Paul Wolfowitz
23 February, 2011 — Information Clearing House Khadafi On the Outs “Khadafi had clearly reached an accommodation with the United States and the rich men of Europe.” By Glen Ford The worst possible consequence of the Libyan crisis would be for the United States to find some way to intervene, in any way whatsoever. www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27552.htm Continue reading
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Fear stalks Tripoli, celebrations in Libya’s east By Alexander Dziadosz
Thousands of Libyans celebrated the liberation of the eastern city of Benghazi from the rule of Muammar Gaddafi, who was reported to have sent a plane to bomb them on Wednesday as he clung to power. Continue reading
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Libya Independent Media Newslinks for 22-23 February, 2011
23 February, 2011 20:33:13 — creative-i.info 23 February, 2011 Roundup of Some Reports on Events Relating to Libya From Other Agencies Estimated “300 to 1000” Deaths in Libya Violence France Urges European Sanctions Against Libya Loyalists take over Tripoli as east holds on The Gaddafi Problem: Arrogance, Pride, Media Qaddafi Moved Libya Forward in Unbelievable Ways… Continue reading
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Libya Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 23 February, 2011
23 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Oil surges 4% on growing Libya turmoil CNNMoney NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — US oil prices spiked 4% Wednesday, as reports of Libyan oil production shutdowns swirled. Italian oil giant Eni said Wednesday that it had partially shut down its 150000-barrel-per-day production in the North African country. … http://money.cnn.com/2011/02/23/markets/oil/ Continue reading
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Khadafi On the Outs By Glen Ford
Mouammar Khadafi was once the bane of the West, but in the past decade he has made an “accommodation” with imperialism. Since 9/11, “Khadafi has appeared more concerned with Islamic fundamentalists…than with American and European machinations.” U.S secret services may or may not have acted against Khadafi, but they will surely take advantage of any… Continue reading
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Middle East / North Africa Newslinks 23 February, 2011
23 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Egypt Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 23 February, 2011 Yemen Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 23 February, 2011 Tunisia Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 23 February, 2011 Libya Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 22 February, 2011 Bahrain Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 23 February, 2011 Libya Independent Media Newslinks for 22-23 February, 2011 Continue reading
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Libya Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 22 February, 2011
22 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Oil prices surge 5% on Libya unrest CNNMoney By Aaron Smith, staff writer February 22, 2011: 12:26 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Oil prices jumped 5% Tuesday, spiking as high as $98 a barrel earlier in the session, as the crisis in Libya sparked concern that the turmoil roiling… Continue reading
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Turning against Mu’ammar Gaddafi of Libya By Nureddin Sabir
Nureddin Sabir recounts a painful journey of hope, disappointment, betrayal, blood and murder that has seen him turn from loyal supporter to vehement opponent of Colonel Mu’ammar Gaddafi and his regime in Libya. Continue reading
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Reflections of Fidel: The Plan is to Occupy Libya
Oil has become the principal wealth in the hands of the great Yankee transnationals; through this energy source they had an instrument that considerably expanded their political power in the world. Continue reading
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Fruits of Revolt Won’t be Felt Until Power Out of Army’s Hands By Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya
Shockwaves from upheavals in Tunisia and Egypt have spread all across the greater Middle East, with opposition protests sweeping through other countries in the region. Clashes between rival demonstrators have once again gripped Yemen in what’s now the eighth day of unrest. Continue reading
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Fruits of Revolt Won't be Felt Until Power Out of Army's Hands By Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya
Shockwaves from upheavals in Tunisia and Egypt have spread all across the greater Middle East, with opposition protests sweeping through other countries in the region. Clashes between rival demonstrators have once again gripped Yemen in what’s now the eighth day of unrest. Continue reading
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Gaddafi Turns US and British Guns On His People By Hamid Dabashi
22 February, 2011 — The Real News Network Hamid Dabashi: Gaddafi gained power as anti-imperialist, made deal with Bush and pushed neo-liberal economics Gaddafi Turns US and British Guns On His People Bio Born on June 15,1951 into a working class family in the south-western city of Ahvaz in the Khuzestan province of Iran, Hamid… Continue reading
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Libya denies use of mercenaries
Khaled Al Ga’aeem, Libya’s deputy foreign minister phoned Al Jazeera on Monday night to deny charges of violence. Continue reading
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Middle East / North Africa Newslinks 22 February, 2011
22 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Egypt Independent Media Newslinks 21-22 February, 2011 Libya independent newslinks for 21-22 February, 2011 Bahrain Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 22 February, 2011 Tunisia Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 22 February, 2011 Yemen Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 22 February, 2011 Egypt Mostly Mainstream Newslinks for 22 February, 2011 Continue reading
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(Unconfirmed) Gaddafi aborted Venezuela flight after UK spies discovered escape plans
VHeadline can exclusively reveal that diplomatic sources claim Libya’s President Muammar Gaddafi aborted plans to flee to Venezuela when British MI6 intelligence agents monitoring communications out of Iran were told that Iranian officials were acting as intermediaries with Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez Frias to facilitate Gaddafi’s escape from Tripoli. Continue reading
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Libya independent newslinks for 21-22 February, 2011
22 February, 2011 — creative-i.info Libya: What Zionist Say About Colonel Qaddafi Arab League to hold emergency meeting on Libya UN Security Council to discuss Libya Military Resistance 9B20 22 January, 2011: Troops Joining Libyan Revolution Oil prices soar due to unrest in Libya Massacre in Libya + Khaled Mattawa: Libya is Forever Changed IHH,… Continue reading
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