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Fresh Fighting in Libya, Protests Across Middle East

(Al Jazeera English Headlines: 0600 PST, March 4, 2011) In Libya, rebel fighters are continuing to take on Colonel Gaddafi's security forces in towns across the country. Fresh fighting has erupted in the western towns of Az Zawiyah and Misurata, and there are reports of anti-government protests in the capital Tripoli.

 

And after Friday prayers there have been more protests calling for change across the Arab world, including demonstrations in Egypt, Iraq, and Yemen.

 

 

 
 

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Gaddafi Under World Court Investigation

(Al Jazeera English: 0742 PST, March 3, 2011) The chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court has said that Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, and his key aides, will be investigated for possible crimes against humanity.

 

Luis Moreno-Ocampo said on Thursday he would be holding Gaddafi's government to account over reports of atrocities committed against peaceful protesters. Hundreds have been killed in the uprising against Gaddafi's 40-year rule and thousands injured. Alan Fisher reports from The Hague in the Netherlands.

 

 

 
 

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Gaddafi's Military Capabilities

(Al Jazeera English: 1745 PST, March 2, 2011) As fighting in Libya intensifies, attention is now turning to the stockpile of weapons Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, may have built up over four decades of rule. Fears over what Gaddafi could have at his disposal, however, may well not match up with reality, given that the airworthiness of his fighter jets is being questioned, and that years of sanctions and neglect may have rendered much of the army's equipment useless. Al Jazeera's Tim Friend reports.

 

 

 
 

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Airstrikes in Brega, Libya

(Al Jazeera English: 0830 PST, March 2, 2011) As Libyan air force pilots still loyal to Gaddafi drop bombs on the oil-rich town of Brega in the north of the country, armed Gaddafi opponents encircle his loyalists in the center of the town. Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley describes the situation from just outside the town in the north-east of the country.

 

 

 
 

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Renewed Violence in Eastern Libya

(Al Jazeera English: 0600 PST, March 2, 2011) The main headlines on Al Jazeera English, featuring the latest news and reports from around the world.

 

 

 
 

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