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Gadhafi Family Members Cross Into Algeria

It is not clear if Moammar Gadhafi himself was part of the group or not.

Khamis Brigade Turns to Manslaughter, Kills 50 Detainees

The Khamis Brigade, which is known to be fiercely loyal to fallen Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, killed around 50 detainees and then set the Tripoli warehouse where they were lodged on fire on Aug. 23. The Khamis Brigade is run by Gaddafi’s youngest son Khamis, and is often considered to be the most dreaded militia in the country. Khamis Gaddafi was reportedly killed in a NATO airstrike on a military outpost at Zlitan near Misrata in the beginning of this month, but the Khamis Brigade has de....

Gadhafi, New Japan Leader, Shanghai Attack: Around the World in 80 Seconds

Here is a brief rundown of important events around the world Monday morning, August 29, 2011.

Lockerbie Bomber in 'Comatose' State

Abdelbaset Ali al - Megrahi, who was convicted over the December 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103, is harking on death's door. The Libyan citizen jailed for 270 counts of murder for the bombing of Lockerbie is currently under the care of his family members at his Tripoli home in Libya.

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Goldman Faces Myriad Legal Challenges

Conventional wisdom in legal circles has long held that Goldman Sachs (GS.N) might escape further large fines or criminal charges for its role in the 2007-2009 financial crisis after reaching a $550 million settlement with securities regulators in July 2010.

Rebel fighters look inside a warehouse at burnt bodies at the Khamis 32 military encampment in southern Tripoli

Libyan Forces Close in on Gaddafi's Home Town

Libyan forces closed in on Muammar Gaddafi's home town Sunday, vowing to seize it by force if negotiations failed, and their leaders ruled out any talks with the deposed ruler.

Algeria Denies Mercedes Convoy Enters from Libya

Algeria's Foreign Ministry denied on Saturday a report that a convoy of six Mercedes cars had crossed its border from Libya.

Al Qaeda's new second-in-command Rahman is pictured in handout photograph

Al Qaeda Number Two Killed in Pakistan This Week

Al Qaeda's new second-in-command was killed earlier this week in Pakistan, U.S. officials said Saturday, in a major blow to the group still reeling from the death of Osama bin Laden.

Al Qaeda Second in Command Killed; Has U.S. Won War on Bin Laden's Terrorist Organization?

The U.S. has killed Al Qaeda's second in command. Has the U.S. won the war on Osama Bin Laden's terrorist organization?

U.S. vs. Al Qaeda: America Close to Winning 'Un-Winnable' War; Organization's Number Two Leader Killed

When the U.S. went to war with al Qaeda almost a decade ago after the terrorist organization launched a deadly attack against the U.S., killing thousands and taking down New York's World Trade Center towers, the contest seemed un-winnable at times. Since pundits and experts even labeled it that -- the un-winnable war. First, the U.S. killed Osama bin Laden. Now, reports say the U.S. has killed al Qaeda's number two leader.

Al Qaeda No. 2 Killed; U.S. Close to Defeating Terrorist Organization

The U.S. has killed al Qaeda's number two leader, officials say. The U.S. is close to defeating the terrorist organization responsible for the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on the U.S.

Post-Gaddafi, Hundreds of Islamic Militants Released from Libyan Prison

Even as chaos reigned on Tripoli following the ouster of Muammar Gaddafi from power, hundreds of Islamic militants were freed from a Libyan jail this week, according to reports.

Armored Mercedes Cars Enter Algeria from Libya: Egypt Agency

A convoy of six Mercedes cars have crossed from Libya into Algeria, Egypt's state MENA news agency reported on Saturday, quoting a rebel source.

Crude Oil Futures on Track for Weekly Gain on U.S. Economic Recovery

Brent Crude Up Slightly as Irene Barrels on

Brent crude oil rose slightly in choppy trade on Friday as Hurricane Irene barreled toward the U.S. East Coast and traders weighed comments by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on the economy.

Tripoli prays for peace as rebels hunt Gaddafi

The people of Tripoli ventured out to mosques on Friday, praying for peace and offering thanks for the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, though the Libyan capital remained locked down and dangerous as rebel fighters hunted the fugitive strongman.

Rebel fighters check an armoured door at a tunnel in the ransacked Bab al-Aziziya compound of ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in Tripoli

Rebels Send in Special Forces to Hunt for Gaddafi

Libyan rebels said they were sending in special forces units in their hunt for fugitive strongman Muammar Gaddafi, whose supporters are now pinned down in pockets of resistance in the capital, Tripoli.

A Libyan rebel talks on his walkie-talkie near the tent of Muammar Gaddafi at Bab Al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli

Libya: Special Forces Hunt Gadhafi as New Government Prepares Move to Tripoli

Libyan rebels said Friday morning they were sending in special forces to hunt for Moammar Gadhafi, whose supporters are now pinned down in pockets of resistance inTripoli.

Assad Forces Said to Kill 8 in Syria as Protesters Hail Libyan Revolution

President Bashar al-Assad's forces killed eight people across Syria overnight, activists said Friday, in a renewed campaign to crush protesters cheered by the downfall of Moammar Gadfafi in Libya.

Libyan rebel fighters burn a picture of Muammar Gaddafi at a checkpoint in Tripoli's Qarqarsh district

Libya: Transitional Council Declares Move to Tripoli; Manhunt Goes on

Libya's rebel council announced Friday morning it has moved from Benghazi to Tripoli even as the hunt for Moammar Gadhafi continues and his loyalists fight on in the capital and elsewhere.

Gadhafi Tried to Lobby U.S., Using Kucinich: Report

The Gadhafi government carried out a lobbying operation to try to stop NATO's bombardment of Libya, Britain's The Guardian newspaper reported Friday, citing secret documents.

Circumstance more than just Iranian lesbian film

While many will probably refer to Circumstance in shorthand as the Iranian lesbian movie, part of what makes the film so powerful is its portrayal of modern-day Iran as a country so oppressive that you don't even have to be a lesbian to suffer there.

A rebel steps on a poster of Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi at Rixos hotel in Tripoli

Hunted in Tripoli, Gaddafi Hurls Defiance

Fugitive strongman Muammar Gaddafi taunted his Libyan enemies and their Western backers from his hiding place as NATO targeted his hometown and rebels announced a move to govern the country from Tripoli.

Steve Jobs: The Most Famous Arab in the World

Jobs' biological father is a man named Abdulfattah Jandali, a Syrian who was a political science graduate student.

Libyan Rebels Advance on Sirte, Search for Gadhafi Continues

Gadhafi’s whereabouts are a mystery, though rebels believe he is in or near Tripoli.

Glencore International Posts Big 1H Profit Gain

Commodities trader Glencore International posted a 50 percent rise in headline first-half profit and said it saw opportunities emerging from turbulence in its key markets as commodity demand remains strong.

Gaddafi Will Try to Sell Libya's Gold - Bank Official

Muammar Gaddafi will try to sell part of Libya's gold reserves to pay for his protection and sow chaos among tribes in the north African country, said his former central bank governor Farhat Bengdara.