Topic: Libya

Stock market news: Oil prices fuel gloom

Stock market news is downbeat as traders, investors worldwide worry about rising oil prices, slowing growth.

How Qaddafi helped fuel fury toward Africans in Libya

During the past few weeks of uprising in Libya, hundreds of African migrant workers have been detained, beaten, or harassed by Libyans due to reports that African mercenaries are fighting for Muammar Qaddafi.

Pressure mounts for no-fly zone in Libya

As Libyan rebels encounter rough going, the calls for attacking Muammar Qaddafi’s air force are growing in the United States. The Pentagon and the White House resist the idea.

Revolution 2011: What comes next is not the end of the story

Some revolutions lead to a flowering of democracy. Some backslide into anarchy or dictatorship. But there's always another chapter to be written.

Qaddafi strikes back at Libya rebels' western advance

Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi pushed back Sunday against a rebel advance toward Mr. Qaddafi's hometown of Sirte from Libya's 'liberated' east.

The slap heard round the world

As refugees pile up at Libya borders, nations step up humanitarian efforts

The UN will announce a global appeal for humanitarian aid to deal with the Libya crisis on Monday. Planeloads of supplies are on their way to the area, and the international community is coordinating an airlift of refugees.

Battles erupt in key cities, moving Libya closer to civil war

Anti-Qaddafi forces seized a key town Friday, but are facing a crackdown in Tripoli. Meanwhile, Benghazi suffered its first assault from the regime in two weeks.

Hugo Chávez challenges Venezuelan 'birthright' to cheap gas

In Venezuela, Humberto Patadilla pays just under $1 for 21 gallons of gasoline. If Hugo Chávez raises gas prices, he says, it could 'cause an explosion against him.'

Libya preventing refugees from leaving as fighting escalates

'Libya no good!' chanted refugees who had already made it across the Tunisia-Libya border. The flow of refugees has suddenly dropped 80 percent.

A US aid package for the Arab awakening? Consider these three things.

Sen. John Kerry is working on a financial aid package to promote emerging democracies in Egypt, Tunisia, and elsewhere in the Arab world. Here are three things to consider as he tries to line up lawmakers behind this idea.

From Libya's Qaddafi to Sudan's Bashir: Key International Criminal Court inquiries

The International Criminal Court today announced it would investigate Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi and several members of his inner circle for crimes against humanity in Libya’s ongoing uprising. It is the second-ever ICC investigation into a sitting head of state, and one of only a handful of inquiries into crimes committed by world leaders. Below, a look at ICC cases:

Hugo Chávez stands by his man, Muammar Qaddafi. But can he bring peace to Libya?

Venezuela's Hugo Chávez has proposed a 'Peace Commission' to mediate Libya's civil conflict. Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa today said the offer is 'under consideration.'

The Monitor's View: Save America's foreign policy budget

A choice between a robust US diplomatic program and a healthy federal budget is a false one. As events in the Arab world show, now is not the time to whack the State Department's budget.

Obama to Pentagon: Give me a list of options to protect Libyans

President Obama says he has asked the Pentagon and other agencies to come up with ways that the US could help protect Libyans in case the 'situation deteriorates rapidly.'

What will history books say about the post-bubble era?

It will be a story of how the feds, banks, and neo-cons brought down the US Empire.

US to Nicaragua's opposition: We can dance, but you lead

If Nicaragua’s sluggish opposition is waiting for Uncle Sam to swoop in like Superman to rescue Lady Democracy from the grips of mustachioed villain Daniel Ortega, they’re in for a long wait.

As Arab strongmen exit, will democracy really take root?

In Western history, state churches had to be weakened, monarchies discarded, and the 'divine right of kings' forfeited for democracy to grow. Which institutions and traditions are Arab nations prepared to give up? Something more than strongmen have to go if the new is to replace the old.

Interest rates: Europe could see hike in April

Interest rates could be pushed up next month, the head of the European Central Bank says. But he doesn't foresee a big hike in interest rates.

Libya crisis: Intervention may be unavoidable

While the outside world is rightly cautious about getting involved in Libya, military effort may be needed to prevent a humanitarian disaster.

Qaddafi loyalists denounce Libyan rebellion as refugees continue to flee

Libyans and foreign workers continued to stream across the border with Tunisia Wednesday as Muammar Qaddafi characterized the rebellion as fueled by Al Qaeda.