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Libya says open to reforms, but Kadhafi must stay
Apr 04, 2011 22:16 EDT
The Libyan government said Tuesday it was ready to negotiate reforms, but refused any talk of Moamer Kadhafi stepping down saying he was a unifying figure after ruling the nation for four decades.
Libya says ready to negotiate reforms
Apr 04, 2011 20:58 EDT
The Libyan government said Tuesday it was ready to negotiate reforms, but refused any talk of Moamer Kadhafi's resignation, as diplomatic moves to end the conflict appeared to gather pace.
Italy backs Libya rebels, dismisses Gaddafi message
Apr 04, 2011 06:58 EDT
ROME (Reuters) - Italy dismissed feelers put out by Muammar Gaddafi for discussions to end the fighting in Libya and threw its weight behind the rebel council, saying on Monday it was the only group that could speak for the country.
Libya wants end of fighting: Libyan envoy
Apr 03, 2011 16:15 EDT
ATHENS (Reuters) - Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Abdelati Obeidi told Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou on Sunday that Libya wants to end fighting in the country, Greek officials said.
British team in Libya for talks with rebels
Apr 03, 2011 11:38 EDT
A British delegation arrived in the Libyan insurgency bastion of Benghazi late Saturday, nearly a month after the seizing of a special forces team in a bungled mission to contact the rebels.
More kids, more immigrants and longer lives: today's Europe
Apr 01, 2011 12:00 EDT
Europe's population is growing ever faster with a trend of women having more children accelerating and millions more legal immigrants pouring in, data for 2010 showed on Friday.
Private jet business booms as unrest sweeps Mideast
Mar 30, 2011 12:22 EDT
DUBAI (Reuters) - Private jets, once playthings of the rich, have become a necessity for travelers in the restive Middle East and North Africa where commercial airlines have scaled back flights. Business is booming.
Misrata battle killed 18 residents on Tuesday: rebels
Mar 30, 2011 10:48 EDT
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi killed 18 civilians in the city of Misrata on Tuesday and government troops are still firing tank shells and fighting skirmishes with rebels, a rebel spokesman said.
Quest for asylum in rich nations fell in 2010: UNHCR
Mar 28, 2011 00:02 EDT
The numbers of asylum seekers trying to enter wealthy countries dropped in 2010, especially in southern Europe where the flow mainly from Africa or Asia fell by a third, the UN refugee agency said Monday.
Quest for asylum in rich nations fell in 2010: UNHCR
Mar 27, 2011 21:28 EDT
The numbers of asylum seekers trying to enter wealthy countries dropped in 2010, especially in southern Europe where the flow mainly from Africa or Asia fell by a third, the UN refugee agency said Monday.
Rebels take key Libyan towns, Kadhafi forces retreat
Mar 26, 2011 23:07 EDT
Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi were retreating after rebels recaptured the key eastern towns of Ajdabiya and Brega, their first major victories since Western-led air strikes began a week ago.
Europe sets out euro defences as Portugal fears rise
Mar 24, 2011 23:10 EDT
Europe set out its arsenal to prevent a repeat of a year-long debt rollercoaster, amid rising expectations that Portugal needs a 75-billion-euro bailout after hefty credit rating downgrades.
Europe sets out euro defences as Portugal fears rise
Mar 24, 2011 22:59 EDT
Europe set out its arsenal to prevent a repeat of a year-long debt rollercoaster, amid rising expectations that Portugal needs a 75-billion-euro bailout after hefty credit rating downgrades.
Air China to begin Greek flights in May
Mar 24, 2011 12:44 EDT
Air China will in May begin flights from Beijing to Athens, Greek officials said Thursday, with the debt-hit eurozone country eager to tap tourism income from the vast Chinese market.
EU summit split on Libya, upset by Portugal
Mar 24, 2011 12:15 EDT
Europe's leaders head into a crucial summit on Thursday, torn over the military campaign in Libya and calls for NATO to take its reins, as they strive to seal a long-anticipated deal to shore up the euro.
Crucial EU summit split on Libya, upset by Portugal
Mar 23, 2011 23:54 EDT
Europe's leaders head into a crucial summit Thursday, torn over the military campaign in Libya and facing a political crisis in Portugal that threatens fresh trouble for the euro.
Libya live report
Mar 18, 2011 17:32 EDT
2130 GMT: This concludes the AFP Live Report for Libya and the Middle East for Friday. Here is a recap of the main events regarding Libya:
West mobilises for Libya air strikes
Mar 18, 2011 16:04 EDT
A coalition of Western nations geared up Friday to launch air strikes on Libya after the UN approved military action to stop Moamer Kadhafi from crushing an insurgency.
Malta to hold divorce referendum in May
Mar 16, 2011 13:37 EDT
The only country in Europe that still outlaws divorce, Malta, will hold a referendum on May 28 on introducing a law to allow it, the Maltese parliament ruled on Wednesday.
Eurozone industrial output rises in January
Mar 14, 2011 08:32 EDT
Eurozone industrial production rose in January, according to official data released Monday which also showed a monthly increase in December instead of a previously estimated drop.
