Tom Pfeiffer

Libya accepts U.S. apology over diplomatic row

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya signaled the end of a diplomatic row with the United States Wednesday, saying it accepted an apology for acerbic comments made by a U.S. official and wanted to deepen relations in all areas.
 

Libya's Gaddafi urges jihad against Switzerland

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi called on Thursday for a "jihad" or armed struggle against Switzerland, saying it was an infidel state that was destroying mosques.
 

Morroco police to probe minaret collapse: agency

RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco's government ordered a police investigation into the collapse of a centuries-old mosque that left 41 people dead, state news agency MAP reported on Sunday.
 

Algeria says tightened U.S. flight checks unfair

ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algeria said on Monday a U.S. decision to subject its citizens to extra airport security checks was unjustified and discriminatory.
 

Libya says Gaddafi will mediate in soccer dispute

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has accepted an Arab League request to calm tension between Egypt and Algeria sparked by their soccer World Cup play-off matches, Libyan state media reported Tuesday.
 

Clinton tries to calm Arab anger over settlements

MARRAKESH, Morocco (Reuters) - Israel's offer to show restraint on settlements falls short of U.S. expectations, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday in an effort to counter Arab accusations she had been too soft on Israel.
 

Russia-U.S. weapons talks on track: Kremlin adviser

MARRAKESH, Morocco (Reuters) - Russia and the United States are on track to sign a new deal to reduce their arsenals of nuclear weapons by the time a previous agreement expires next month, a Kremlin aide said at a policy conference in Morocco.
 

French who fled Algeria return to their roots

DELLYS, Algeria (Reuters Life!) - After sailing half way around the world to the small Algerian port where he was born, Gilbert Gambardella stepped off a boat and back in time.
 

Libya appoints judge to probe 1996 prison massacre

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya will begin an investigation this month into violence at a Tripoli prison 13 years ago that left more than 1,000 people dead, the judge investigating the case said on Sunday.
 

Brown denies "double-dealing" in Lockerbie case

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Wednesday that his government had put no pressure on Scotland to release the dying Lockerbie bomber early to improve Britain's trade links with Libya.
 

Gaddafi hugs Lockerbie bomber; Britain denies deal

TRIPOLI/LONDON (Reuters) - Britain dismissed suggestions of a link between the Lockerbie bomber's release and energy deals with Libya on Saturday, and the head of the U.S. FBI said the move gave comfort to terrorists.
 

Gaddafi hugs Lockerbie bomber; Britain denies deal

TRIPOLI/LONDON (Reuters) - Britain dismissed suggestions of a link between the Lockerbie bomber's release and energy deals with Libya on Saturday, and the head of the U.S. FBI said the move gave comfort to terrorists.
 

Gaddafi hugs Lockerbie bomber and thanks Britain

TRIPOLI/LONDON (Reuters) - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi hugged the convicted Lockerbie bomber and promised more cooperation with Britain in gratitude for his release, while London and Washington condemned his "hero's welcome" home.
 

Gaddafi hugs Lockerbie bomber and thanks Britain

TRIPOLI/LONDON (Reuters) - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi hugged the convicted Lockerbie bomber and promised more cooperation with Britain in gratitude for his release, while London and Washington condemned his "hero's welcome" home.
 

New Moroccan party leads in local elections

RABAT (Reuters) - A new Moroccan political party grouping King Mohammed's staunchest supporters has won most seats in local elections, preliminary official results showed on Saturday.