Category Archives: World News

Libyan NTC official reports Gaddafi captured and dies from wounds.

Reuters reported at 8:04am EDT that former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi has died of wounds. Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi died of wounds suffered in his capture near his hometown of Sirte on Thursday, a senior NTC military official said.

Libyan NTC official reports Gaddafi captured and dies from wounds.

Reuters reported at 8:04am EDT that former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi has died of wounds. Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi died of wounds suffered in his capture near his hometown of Sirte on Thursday, a senior NTC military official said.

The F Word: Famine is the Real Obscenity

A special message from Bono – read the facts below, sign the petition, then share it with everyone you know.

The F Word: Famine is the Real Obscenity

A special message from Bono – read the facts below, sign the petition, then share it with everyone you know.

Saudi Women tell Subaru stop selling cars where they can’t drive.

From my friends at Change.org. Saudi women are calling on Subaru to pull out of Saudi Arabia until they have the right to drive. Join them! Amazing! Last week, a group of Saudi women activists started a Change.org petition calling on Saudi

Saudi Women tell Subaru stop selling cars where they can’t drive.

From my friends at Change.org. Saudi women are calling on Subaru to pull out of Saudi Arabia until they have the right to drive. Join them! Amazing! Last week, a group of Saudi women activists started a Change.org petition calling on Saudi

Syrian Government Forces Cut Electricity & Water, Kill 35 in Deraa

Over 400 people have been killed by Syrian government forces since the unrest began. You can’t keep people living in a cage under tyrannical rule forever. Even elephants kick their chains free eventually.

Syrian Government Forces Cut Electricity & Water, Kill 35 in Deraa

Over 400 people have been killed by Syrian government forces since the unrest began. You can’t keep people living in a cage under tyrannical rule forever. Even elephants kick their chains free eventually.

Bloodiest Day in Syria. 88 Anti-Government Protesters Killed

Syrian activists experienced nothing short of a massacre on Friday. Government forces used live bullets and tear gas on unarmed protesters killing at least 88 people. Reuters reported that: A group of activists coordinating the demonstrations said regular forces and

Bloodiest Day in Syria. 88 Anti-Government Protesters Killed

Syrian activists experienced nothing short of a massacre on Friday. Government forces used live bullets and tear gas on unarmed protesters killing at least 88 people. Reuters reported that: A group of activists coordinating the demonstrations said regular forces and

Gaddafi Agrees to African Leaders Peace Plan then Attacks Misrata

Is it any wonder that opposition forces in Libya just don’t believe Gaddafi? They keep saying that he and his sons have to go; that as long as Gaddafi has any power, there will be no peace for them. Perhaps their assumption

Gaddafi Agrees to African Leaders Peace Plan then Attacks Misrata

Is it any wonder that opposition forces in Libya just don’t believe Gaddafi? They keep saying that he and his sons have to go; that as long as Gaddafi has any power, there will be no peace for them. Perhaps their assumption

The End is Near for Laurent Gbagbo, but Fear of Violence Continues

“The African Union says Ivory Coast incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo is willing to step down as fighters backing the country’s internationally recognized leader are making what they say is a final push on the commercial capital.” Thousands are fleeing the

The End is Near for Laurent Gbagbo, but Fear of Violence Continues

“The African Union says Ivory Coast incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo is willing to step down as fighters backing the country’s internationally recognized leader are making what they say is a final push on the commercial capital.” Thousands are fleeing the

Defections Continue in Libya, Rumors of a Gaddafi’s Relative Fleeing

Gaddafi’s rejection of Libyan Opposition forces’ cease-fire conditions may have more to do with finding a better offer (including exile) elsewhere.

Defections Continue in Libya, Rumors of a Gaddafi’s Relative Fleeing

Gaddafi’s rejection of Libyan Opposition forces’ cease-fire conditions may have more to do with finding a better offer (including exile) elsewhere.

Update: Eman al-Obaidi raped by Gaddafi forces (via GroundUp)

After being raped and beaten repeatedly over a two day period by 15 of Gaddafi’s forces, Eman al-Obaidi courageously pleaded for help from journalists in a Tripoli hotel on March 26, 2011 only to be tackled by Gaddafi security forces

Update: Eman al-Obaidi raped by Gaddafi forces (via GroundUp)

After being raped and beaten repeatedly over a two day period by 15 of Gaddafi’s forces, Eman al-Obaidi courageously pleaded for help from journalists in a Tripoli hotel on March 26, 2011 only to be tackled by Gaddafi security forces

AP Breaking News says Libyan opposition claims oil deal with Qatar

OMG! It’s not the US seeking to find a way to gain control of Libya’s rich oil assets, like striking a deal, namely, oil for arms, with opposition forces in Libya. It’s the Arab nation Qatar! What will the GOP

AP Breaking News says Libyan opposition claims oil deal with Qatar

OMG! It’s not the US seeking to find a way to gain control of Libya’s rich oil assets, like striking a deal, namely, oil for arms, with opposition forces in Libya. It’s the Arab nation Qatar! What will the GOP

Ivory Coast Leader Gbagbo’s Options Dwindling

In the continuing battle of who is the real president of the Ivory Coast — Alassane Quattar, the man whom the people say overwhelming won, or his opponent and incumbent Laurent Gbagbo, who refuses to step down in the face

Ivory Coast Leader Gbagbo’s Options Dwindling

In the continuing battle of who is the real president of the Ivory Coast — Alassane Quattar, the man whom the people say overwhelming won, or his opponent and incumbent Laurent Gbagbo, who refuses to step down in the face

Gaddafi Sending “Negotiating Teams” to Rebels True? Or will he Fight to the End?

Amid recent rumors that Gaddafi has been “negotiating” an exit, I can’t help thinking that this is a man who has consistently stated — publicly — he will fight to the end until the last man is standing. Can he

Gaddafi Sending “Negotiating Teams” to Rebels True? Or will he Fight to the End?

Amid recent rumors that Gaddafi has been “negotiating” an exit, I can’t help thinking that this is a man who has consistently stated — publicly — he will fight to the end until the last man is standing. Can he