Gary Gibbon
Libya meeting more about meaning than action
As the Libya conference draws to a close, Political Editor Gary Gibbon says the key aim was to show that the dismal planning over Iraq is not a mistake that is being repeated.
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Does Nato want regime change in Libya?
With leaders of the UK, the US and France calling on Colonel Gaddafi to step down, a British Conservative MP wants a recall of parliament amid fears that Nato is set on regime change in Libya.
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UN: free access to Bradley Manning ‘blocked’
The UN investigator on torture accuses the US government of blocking a one-on-one meeting with detained soldier Bradley Manning who is accused of passing data to WikiLeaks.
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Clegg casts doubt on NHS reform timetable
As MPs call on the Government to take a scalpel to its controversial NHS reform bill, Nick Clegg admits that doctors may not be ready to take over responsibility for funding decisions by 2013.
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Libya: nations gather in London to discuss crisis
As the international community meets in London to discuss Libya’s future, Foreign Secretary William Hague defends the intervention to Channel 4 News and what could happen if Gaddafi flees Libya.
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Libya: battles for territory intensify
The rebel advance to Libya’s capital, Tripoli, is halted by Gaddafi’s forces – and there’s also heavy fighting in Misrata. International Editor Lindsey Hilsum reports from the frontline in Libya.
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Obama and Libya – and the big question: Why?
Our Washington Correspondent, Sarah Smith looks at the questions the Obama Administration is still to answer about its intervention in Libya.
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Libya: lies and spin in Gaddafi's Tripoli
Jonathan Miller reflects on his time in Libya in the hands of “this nasty regime”, seeing the full force of Gaddafi’s power and ruthlessness.
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Libya: Western alliance ‘reaching crunch point’
The alliance enforcing Libya’s no-fly zone is “reaching crunch point”, a former NATO consultant tells Channel 4 News, as Italy proposes a rival solution of a ceasefire and exile for Muammar Gaddafi.
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Libya: Coalition’s targeted attacks on Gaddafi’s hardware
As western planes and missiles continue to attack Libyan military hardware, defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones assesses the air war and refutes Gaddafi’s claims of mounting civilian casualties.
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Libyan campaign ‘is costing Britain millions a day’
A defence expert tells Channel 4 News airstrikes against Colonel Gaddafi are already costing millions a day – and the consequences of ground forces getting sucked in ‘don’t bear thinking about’.
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Obama supports Libya action, but it must be asked, why?
A man of decisive words more than decisive action over his time, President Obama has bucked the trend of his time in office announcing firm action in the mission against Gaddafi – but perhaps more words are needed to answer the question, just why he has got so involved?
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LIVE BLOG – Libya air strikes
Western air power continues to lead the massive air strikes against the forces of Libya’s Colonel Gaddafi. Follow all the events on our live blog, Twitter and Facebook.
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Libya: Gaddafi’s air defences ‘knocked out’
Rebels in Benghazi have celebrated allied strikes against Gaddafi’s air defences, but as Lindsey Hilsum reports from the frontline there are still desperate calls for weapons and more support.
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Libya: ‘we are in for the long haul’
The former UK ambassador to Libya warns Channel 4 News allied forces could be in the country “for the long haul” unless Gaddafi’s internal allies turn against him – a process which has halted.
