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World Bank ready to help Libya
WASHINGTON — The World Bank said Monday it has been monitoring Libya’s economic situation and would be guided by member countries on resuming its activities with the country. “Guided by our shareholders, the Bank will reengage with Libya just as soon as we can be helpful in the country’s recovery,”…
Rebels close in on oil town as NATO set to take charge
TRIPOLI – Rebels battled on to the eastern oil town of Ajdabiya Thursday as plans firmed for NATO to take over coalition operations after Tripoli came under attack for a sixth day and death tolls mounted. France promised to continue air raids “for as long as necessary,” and Italy offered…
Libya’s Gaddafi denies fleeing as cities overrun
TRIPOLI – Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi denied Monday he had fled his country after protesters overran several cities, as his four-decade rule was under assault amid claims of a “massacre” in Tripoli. “I am going to meet with the youth in Green Square,” in downtown Tripoli, he said, in what…
Reports say up to 40 dead in Libya; Gaddafi faces challenges to rule
Libya’s Gaddafi faces challenge to four decades of rule TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya’s veteran ruler, Muammar Gaddafi, faces one of his severest challenges amid protests by thousands in the second city of Benghazi and reports that more than 40 people have been killed by security forces. The demonstrations on Friday…
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