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Libya: British team aims to secure oil deals

Written on 1 Sep, 2011 at 7:22 in Latest, World | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

Britain is preparing to send trade officials to Libya to ensure UK companies do not miss out to Russian and Chinese competitors over oil contracts and other deals with the new government. UK Trade and Investment, the Government’s business-promotion department,... (Continue reading)

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Libya: Rebels To Meet World Leaders In Paris

Written on 25 Aug, 2011 at 5:35 in Latest, World | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

The future of Libya after the end of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s 42-year rule will be discussed by world leaders at a conference in Paris. Rebel leaders have been invited to join representatives from countries that took part in the offensive... (Continue reading)

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Libya criticises uk recognition of rebels

Written on 28 Jul, 2011 at 8:06 in Latest, World | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

The recognition of the Transitional National Council (TNC) and the expulsion of all Libyan diplomats from the Gaddafi regime was announced by Foreign Minister William Hague on Wednesday and came 12 days after the US officially recognised the NTC. Colonel... (Continue reading)

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Deeper and deeper into Libya

Written on 5 Jun, 2011 at 22:21 in Latest, World | viewed times and users have made 1 comment so far

The deployment of Apache helicopters might hasten Gaddafi’s departure, but Britain is facing a long stay in the country, writes James Kirkup in Benghaz. Skimming fast and low over the ground, bristling with missiles and heavy with armour, the Army’s... (Continue reading)

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France to send military liaison officers to Libya

Written on 20 Apr, 2011 at 21:05 in Latest, World | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

PARIS: France, jointly with Britain, will send military liaison officers to opposition rebel forces locked in a conflict with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s army. Government spokesman Francois Baroin stressed France had no intention of sending troops into Libya, where Western... (Continue reading)

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Political Debate Intensifies Over U.S. Role in Mideast as Unrest Spreads

Written on 26 Mar, 2011 at 3:53 in Politics | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

As unrest spreads in the Middle East, so does the debate in Washington over how far the United States should go in seeking to shape the outcome. President Obama’s decision to order missile strikes in support of an internationally maintained... (Continue reading)

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