Hunt on for Gaddafi- where is the Libyan Dictator? NATO pounds Tripoli as Rebels encircle Gaddafi Compound

Where is colonel Gaddafi? Hunt heats up for the missing Dictator as Gaddafi compound is encircled

Where is Colonel Muammar Gaddafi?

From: Euronews | Aug 22, 2011 | 178 views

Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has been broadcasting defiant audio messages since rebels moved in on Tripoli but a mystery remains over his whereabouts.

The AFP news agency quoted diplomatic sources earlier on Monday saying that Gaddafi was “very likely” to be still holed up in his compound in the capital.

Alternative theories are that he has already fled Libya.

A rebel spokesman in London said that Gaddafi has already left the country for Algeria, although that claim remains unproven.

Jubilant Libyan rebels hunt for Gaddafi in Tripoli

From: Euronews | Aug 22, 2011 | 335 views

More Libyan rebels have been joining forces in Tripoli, as government soldiers held out in pockets.

The opponents of the more than forty-year absolute leader Muammar Gaddafi said snipers and tanks were a problem.

Senior rebel said they were still taking losses.

Two of Gaddafi’s sons were captured but the Transitional National Council say they have not found Muammar Gaddafi himself.

The weekend saw some of the heaviest fighting of Libya’s six-month civil war.

Libya end-game pulls down oil prices

From: Euronews | Aug 22, 2011 | 24 views

Anticipating the resumption of oil exports from Libya with the end of the civil war there the price of Brent crude in London has fallen.

In the US the price rose on expectations of further government stimulus measures there which could increase demand.

Italian oil company Eni – the top producer in pre-war Libya – saw its shares surge. Staff from Eni are already at oil facilities in the country’s east to look into restarting output.

Shares of others, including Austria’s OMV and France’s Total, also rose.

Raw Video: Rebels Celebrate in Tripoli

From: AssociatedPress | Aug 22, 2011 | 306 views

Jubilant rebels continued to celebrate in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Monday, the day after they pushed into the city without meeting much resistance. (Aug. 22)

Gadhafi’s Long, Strange Trip As Libya’s Leader

From: AssociatedPress | Aug 22, 2011 | 307 views

In more than 40 years as leader of Libya, Moammar Gadhafi has bedeviled, but also surprised the world. But has his grip on power finally been loosened by the wave of popular uprisings washing over the Arab world? (Aug. 22)

World Looks to Libyan Future, Post-Gadhafi

From: AssociatedPress | Aug 22, 2011 | 167 views

World leaders were looking ahead Monday to the future of a Libya without Moammar Gadhafi in any leadership role. But they were also urging the longtime strongman __ whose whereabouts remained unknown __ to surrender. (Aug. 22)

Video of Tripoli fighting, smoke over capital as Libya rebels rule streets

From: RussiaToday | Aug 22, 2011 | 317 views

Rebels continued to celebrate in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Monday, the day after they pushed into the city without meeting much resistance. Smoke was seen rising on the Tripoli skyline after NATO airstrikes hit the capital, and also above the scene of a mortar blast. NATO warplanes have hit at least 40 targets in and around Tripoli in the past two days – the highest number on a single geographic location since the bombing started more than five months ago, officials said

Russian Television gets a taste of Gadaffi syndrome after propping regime up to the very last minute

The RT reporter was nervous and paranoid and expects the Rebels to treat him as Gaddafi would his critics for so much of anti-uprising propaganda.
Holed near the Gaddafi compound and with the good friend colonel nowhere to lend a crying shoulder, he insinuates still the Rebels and the NATO and gets hilarious when he is unable to toe the NATO bombing line aired as responsible for the collapse of Gaddafi loyalists.

For once Falsehood gets a taste of its own medicine.

Imminent collapse of Gaddafi regime had been in the air and the accursed NATO and US spokesmen have predicted rightly this since start of this month, and yet the RT team holed at hotel next to Gaddafi compound seems to have sold on its own delusional projections and denial of reality-

He blurts that Russian embassy was willing to give asylum but he is unable to get across there through revelling crowds of rebels, while he had all the time to do so earlier if only he had not been busy with so much of his denial of ground realities?

Videoflash- Fierce Clashes flare up as Nato ups strikes

Fierce Clashes across Libya as air strikes escalates war

NATO air strikes hit Tripoli

From: AlJazeeraEnglish | Apr 15, 2011 | 1,494 views
NATO has launched three new air strikes in and around Libya’s capital Tripoli, hitting a missile battery to the south and two other targets closer to the city centre.

Libya’s government claims at least three civilians were killed in the air attacks. On the diplomatic front, NATO foreign ministers are meeting for a second day in Berlin.

Fighting continues across Libya

Renewed clashes are underway between pro-democracy forces and Gaddafi troops in the east.

While the western city of Misurata remains under siege, and facing a humanitarian disaster.

Mike Hanna reports from Benghazi.

Fierce fighting erupts in Ajdabiya

Videostream- Protests in China, Libyan video update

Thousands of Villagers Clash With Police Over Yangtze Dam Project
From: NTDTV
In southwestern China, paramilitary police have dispersed more than 2,000 villagers who gathered there to protest a hydroelectric dam project.

This protest in Sujiang County, Yunnan Province gathered steam for five days—when hundreds of armed police then came and clashed with the villagers. Around 50 people were injured. Protesters blocked a main road, and hurled stones and bricks at the police.

The building of the nearby Xiangjiaba Dam on the Yangtze River means 40,000 villagers need to be relocated.

According to the Hong Kong-based Information Center for Human Rights and Democracy, the protesters were angry over the poor quality of the new housing authorities have arranged for them, They were also upset that authorities are refusing to foot the bill to move a local graveyard

Fears of Gaddafi loyalists in rebel ranks

From: AlJazeeraEnglish | Apr 2, 2011 | 6,148 views
As fighting between pro- and anti-government forces continues in Libya, rebels in the east of the country suspect there is another force among them – Gaddafi loyalists.

Rebels are concerned that Gaddafi forces, dressed as civilians and driving mounted pick-up trucks just like the opposition forces, may have actually infiltrated their ranks.

Hoda Abdel-Hamid reports from eastern Libya.

Libyan survivor tells his tale

From: AlJazeeraEnglish | Apr 3, 2011 | 257 views

As the fighting continues in Libya, many people have been reported as missing, and presumed dead.

For one Benghazi family, however, the fear that their son had been killed has turned to joy.

Yusuf Borhiam, a truck driver, was in standed in the city of Misurata, but found his way home after surviving a dangerous journey through the frontlines.

Al Jazeera’s Sue Turton reports from Benghazi, Libya.

Libya rebels ‘confused’ as strike kills 13, more dead in Gaddafi attacks

From: RussiaToday | Apr 3, 2011 | 302 views

Pro-Gaddafi forces in Libya are attempting to recapture the country’s third largest city, Misrata. It’s the last rebel stronghold left in the west, and has been under attack for weeks. RT has been talking to opposition supporters in Benghazi, following the recent NATO air strike nearby that left 13 dead. RT correspondents Paula Slier and Yegor Piskunov have the details.

Videoflash-Fresh Air-strikes over Libya, Gaddafi rejects Cease fire by Rebels

Amid fresh air-strikes, Gaddafi rejects Rebel Ceasefire

Libyan Update

Coalition strike Gaddafi towns: Libyan state TV
Euronews | Apr 2, 2011 | 15 views

Coalition forces have bombed two towns close to Libya’s capital of Tripoli, Libyan state television reported on Friday.

The report claimed civilian as well and as military areas had been hit and quoted a senior Libyan military official.

The official said planes attacked the towns of Al-Khoum, 100 kilometres toeast of Tripoli, and Arrujban, which is some 200 kilometres southwest of the capital.

Meanwhile,

Colonel Gaddafi rejected a ceasefire offer from the rebels on Friday.

and…

Libyan Rebels Reject al-Qaeda label

From: Euronews | Apr 2, 2011 | 15 views

The Libyan rebels fighting to overthrow the Gaddafi regime are keen to dispel suggestions that there is an al-Qaeda presence amongst them.

Earlier this week, NATO commander and US Admiral James Stavridis said there were “flickers” of intelligence linking them with the terrorist group. Colonel Gaddafi has also accused them of connections with extremists in an attempt to dissuade western support for their cause.

Our correspondent Mustafa Bag reported from Benghazi’s Liberation Square.

Gaddafi rejects Ceasefire offer by Rebels

AlJazeeraEnglish | Apr 1, 2011 | 1,033 views

After anti-Gaddafi fighters lose ground in a week of fierce fighting, the Benghazi-based National Council offers a ceasefire deal – swiftly rejected by government officials.

The offer came as UN envoy Abdelilah al Katib visited both Gaddafi loyalists in Tripoli and opposition officials in Benghazi.

Al Jazeera’s James Bays reports from Benghazi on the latest efforts to exploit apparent divisions within Gaddafi’s inner circle.

Japan PM criticised over disaster handling

AlJazeeraEnglish | Apr 1, 2011 | 304 views

Naoto Kan, the Japanese prime minister, has visited some villages hit by last month’s earthquake and tsunami.

This is the first time he has viewed the devastation from the ground. He will also travel to Fukushima prefecture to show support to workers battling radiation at a damaged nuclear plant.

The Japanese prime minister has come under criticism from some who say he did not take a leading role in dealing with the disaster.

Al Jazeera’s Marga Ortigas reports from Yamagata, Japan.

Videoflash- Rebels offer conditional Ceasefire to Gaddafi, Battlezone clips

Rebels offer Conditional Ceasefire

Libyan opposition offers ceasefire

AlJazeeraEnglish | Apr 1, 2011 | 287 views

On the battlefields of Libya, it appears the fighting has reached something of an impasse. Pro-Gaddafi forces are again reported to be attacking pro-democracy positions in the third city of Misurata, while the two sides are also engaged in a struggle for territory near the key port of Brega.

In a new development, the opposition today offered a conditional ceasefire.

Video of French jets bombing Libya ammunition dump, rebels fire rockets

RussiaToday | Mar 31, 2011 | 9,948 views

The French military has released a video it claims shows French fighter jets bombing a Libyan ammunitions depot south of Tripoli on March 28th. The 32 seconds black and white sequence appears to show five explosions as munitions hit their targets, which the French military said were in Gharyan, 100 kilometres south of Tripoli. Meanwhile the U.S. is reportedly sending CIA teams into Libya to gather intelligence and set up links with rebels

Fierce fighting erupts in Brega

AlJazeeraEnglish | Mar 31, 2011 | 1,437 views

Pro-democracy fighters in Libya are preparing for fresh attacks by forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

After making gains over the last week with the help of international air strikes, they are struggling to hold back Gaddafi’s army.

The rebels are re-grouping on a road just east of the city of Brega.

Al Jazeera’s Sue Turton reports from the frontline.

Libyan Defector: Will ex-FM face terror trial over Lockerbie?

From: RussiaToday | Mar 31, 2011 | 2,374 views