Libya, BP, the curse of oil, and what Gaddafi Jr failed to learn at the LSE
Our Economics Editor looks at how oil is a major factor in events in Libya.
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Colonel Gaddafi’s forces drive back rebels in the east of Libya, as European leaders tell the Libyan leader he must quit. Channel 4 News speaks to an expert about the “change of strategy”.
The Director of the London School of Economics resigns, admitting the university’s reputation has suffered as a result of its ties to Colonel Gaddafi and Libya.
The man who tried to teach Colonel Gaddafi’s son, Saif, economics tells Channel 4 News the government’s moves to seize the dictator’s assets are little more than posturing.
The International Criminal Court is to investigate Col Gaddafi for possible crimes against humanity, and an international lawyer tells Channel 4 News that amateur videos could be used to convict him.
Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi launches a major air and ground assault on protesters and rebels who have taken control of towns and cities in the east. Lindsey Hilsum reports from the frontline.
Colonel Gaddafi warns of “bloody war” if there is outside interference in Libya, as a Middle East expert tells Channel 4 News the stalemate could continue, leaving Libya a broken country.
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.
As fighting near Tripoli intensifies and David Cameron calls on Gaddafi to “go now” Libya’s information minister tells Channel 4 News there is “no evidence of massacres and bodies in the streets”.
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.
Libya’s former justice minister says Colonel Gaddafi has chemical weapons and could use them against protesters – but an international relations expert tells Channel 4 News his sons may stop him.
Tony Blair has spoken to Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi in the last two days, Lord Mandelson has confirmed. The friendly relations date back to the “deal” struck over the Lockerbie bomber in 2007.
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.
Thousands are trying to flee Libya amid fears of civil war. Colonel Gaddafi is losing his grip on power and will not be able to hold out for much longer, a Libya expert tells Channel 4 News.
Our Economics Editor looks at how oil is a major factor in events in Libya.
Foreign Secretary William Hague admits he has information that Colonel Gaddafi may have left Libya for Venezuela. Channel 4 News looks into the whereabouts of the Libyan leader.