AL JAZEERA

In defiance of almost universal condemnation for his actions, Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi is reportedly raising the stakes by arming his supporters in Tripoli for a long and exhaustive battle against armed rebels who are reportedly encroaching upon the capitol.

Government forces shot dead at least two protesters in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Friday, television stations reported, as a popular uprising against Muammar Gaddafi closed in on his main power base.

Reports from Libya claim heavy fighting in the capitol city of Tripoli with anti-government protesters coming under heavy gunfire from troops and mercenaries in support of leader Moammar Gaddafi.

Besieged Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi has chemical and biological weapons at his disposal and would not hesitate to use them against his opponents, warned the country’s former Justice Minister Mustafa Abdel Galil, according to various media reports.

Reports are emerging that the Libyan government may be jamming satellite signals, in an effort to block incoming news channels and communications from the outside world.

Libyan dictator Gaddafi reiterates 'hallucinogenic drugs' blame to justify violence against protesters even as a close aide withdraws support.

Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi launched a counter-attack on Thursday, fighting fierce gun battles with rebels who have threatened the Libyan leader by seizing important towns close to the capital.

Muammar Gaddafi's attempts to crush a revolt against his four-decade rule have killed as many as 1,000 people and split Libya, Italy's Foreign Minister said on Wednesday.

The Bahraini authorities – facing a massive anti-government movement – have released at least fifty political prisoners, including 23 Shia activists who had been detained on suspicions of plotting a coup plot.

The vice around Moammar Gaddafi’s neck is twisting ever tighter.

Confusion regarding Libyan leader Muammer Gaddafi's name whether it is spelled Qadaffi, Gathafi or Kaddafi remains. Is he a despot, tyrant or an astute politician - these titles are subject to interpretation. But his army of female virgin bodyguards offers a clue.

An influential Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi has issued a fatwa to kill Libya’s long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Renewed and intensified fighting in the Libyan capital of Tripoli has led to the deaths of dozens of people, according to media reports, as the noose around Moammar Gaddafi tightens.

Libyan warplanes were bombing indiscriminately across Tripoli on Monday, a resident of the Libyan capital told al Jazeera television in a live broadcast.

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's four-decade-old rule appeared in increasing jeopardy on Monday when days of anti-government protests reached the capital for the first time and security forces killed dozens of people.

As anti-government protests sweep across Libya, even entering the once-tranquil capitol of Tripoli, and major foreign oil companies suspend or withdraw operations in the wake of civil unrest, there are many unanswered questions.

Libyan army's Thunderbolt squad had switched sides after days of violence that mark the most serious challenge to Gaddafi's 42-year rule, threatening Gaddafi's 42-year rule.

Reports have emanated of intense violence in the port city of Benghazi, Libya where security forces have killed many dozens of anti-government demonstrators, including women and children.

President Barack Obama said on Friday he was deeply concerned about reports of violence in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen and urged the governments to show restraint in responding to peaceful protests.

About 200 anti-government protesters demanding the release of a human rights activist clashed with police on Wednesday in Libya's coastal city of Benghazi, according to reports.

Thousands of Iranians have gathered to demonstrate in Tehran in defiance of a government ban on such assemblies.