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Obama: UN Libya resolution ‘not negotiable’
After Libya declares a ceasefire in line with a UN resolution President Obama voices strong warning to Gaddafi to adhere to the terms of the agreement.
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UN backs military action in Libya
Benghazi celebrates as the UN Security Council imposes a no-fly zone over Libya authorising “all necessary measures” to protect civilians just hours after Gaddafi threatens “no mercy and no pity”.
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Libya: Gaddafi troops on the road to Benghazi
As government and rebel fighters battle for control of Ajdabiya, defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones looks at the strength of Gaddafi forces heading for Benghazi.
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The Battle for Benghazi looms as UN considers action
As Muammar Gaddafi’s forces claim to have regained control of Misrata from rebels in the western Libya, the US has said it will back a UN resolution to impose a no-fly zone over the country.
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Gaddafi’s son: Benghazi to be ‘liberated’ in two days
Colonel Gaddafi’s son Saif tells Channel 4 News that millions of people in east Libya will be “liberated from dark forces” in two days, as the UN Secretary General calls for an immediate ceasefire.
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Saif Gaddafi: ‘Full scale military action’ against rebels
Muammar Gaddafi’s son calls for ‘full scale’ military action as rebel fighters fall back from key eastern oil towns after being attacked by air, land, and sea.
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Gaddafi ramps up military action against rebels
Rebel fighters claim anti-Gaddafi forces have recaptured the main square in Zawiyah in the west of Libya as International Editor Lindsey Hilsum reports on latest clashes in the east.
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Libya: rebels retreat as Gaddafi troops hit back
Libya’s eastern port of Ras Lanuf comes under air attack as pro-Gaddafi forces drive rebels back, as Channel 4 News International Editor Lindsey Hilsum questions the movements of UK special forces.
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Libya: Gaddafi forces and rebels locked in battle
After the bombardment of Zawiyah, rebels claim to be back in control. In Misratah there is testimony of Gaddafi troops firing on an ambulance. Meanwhile, fighting continues in Bin Jawad and Ras Lanuf.
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Libya crisis: Gaddafi under pressure
Pressure on Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi is intensifying, with leaders including David Cameron calling for him to go as fighting in Libya continues. Follow the latest via our #c4news live blog.
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West ready to use force against Libya’s Gaddafi
Western leaders including David Cameron are considering implementing a no-fly zone over Libya – but the former commander of British forces in Bosnia, now an MP, tells Channel 4 News he has concerns.
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Libya: international pressure on Gaddafi mounting
As Colonel Gaddafi faces increasing international pressure to step down, Jonathan Rugman writes from Zawiyah, near Tripoli, of the “miracle, but terrible cost” of the revolution in Libya so far.
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Libya crisis: UN chief calls for ‘concrete action’
Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General, has said it is “time for concrete action” to deal with the violence in Libya. See latest updates and video in our #c4news live blog.
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Libya: protesters shot in Tripoli, Gaddafi addresses crowd
Colonel Gaddafi urges Tripoli crowd to “get ready to fight for Libya”, as Government forces are reported to have opened fire on protesters. Alex Thomson speaks to a witness to the violence.
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Libya crisis: anti-Gaddafi militias seize towns near Tripoli
As fresh fighting breaks out in Libya, Channel 4 News Chief Correspondent Alex Thomson says Colonel Gaddafi’s forces seem to be rapidly losing their grip on key western towns near Tripoli.