(Al Jazeera English: 1049 PST, March 31, 2011) Al Jazeera's Anita McNaught reports from Tripoli on the Libyan government's response to the reported defection of several of its diplomats.

(Euronews: 1140 PST, February 22, 2011) Thousands of foreigners from Libya's neighbouring countries have been trying to flee across the borders. Some accounts describe a highly volatile situation - with mercenaries on the loose. The aftershocks from the unrest in Libya are also being felt across global financial markets. And, the focus of attention is also on the UN in New York where anti-Gaddafi protesters have already been making their feelings known outside the building.

Foreigners Flee Libya: 'They're shooting people randomly'

How Libya Unrest Impacts the Global Economy

(Euronews: 1130 PST, February 22, 2011)

The UN Faces Calls for Action Over Libya

(Euronews: 0800 PST, February 22, 2011)

(Euronews: 0600 PST, February 22, 2011) Latest amateur pictures from Tripoli and Benghazi show how the east of Libya is in uproar as its leader Colonel Gaddafi appears to be losing his grip on power. The revolt against him seems to be gaining strength by the hour, but it is still unclear if the people will prevail. Fighting has spread to the capital Tripoli, and Human Rights Watch now estimates the numbers of people killed to be as many as 400, although heavy rain this morning is keeping things calmer.

Libya's Diplomats Reject Gaddafi's 'Brutal Regime'

(Euronews: 0200 PST, February 21, 2011) In an unprecedented move, most of Libya's mission to the United Nations in New York has revolted against Gaddafi, vowing to represent the people not the government from now on. Deputy Ambassador Ibrahim Dabbashi said they were taking the action because of the regime's despicable action in attacking the Libyan people.

(Al Jazeera English: 0400 PST, February 22, 2011) The future of Libya appears to be a knife-edge, as airforce fighter jets have bombarded the capital, Tripoli, reportedly on the orders of leader Muammer Gaddafi. Witnesses in Tripoli say that mercenaries are roaming the streets, firing at anyone they see in a bid to dissuade people from demonstrating against Gaddafi.

High-level diplomats from Gaddafi's government, meanwhile, have been resigning or disavowing themselves from his leadership across the world. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports.

Stories of 'Death and Destruction" Emerge from Libya

(Al Jazeera English: 0430 PST, February 22, 2011)Al Jazeera's Jamal Elshayyal reaches the Egyptian side of the border with Libya and begins to receive reports from those fleeing the country in revolt.

Civilians have rushed to the Al Jazeera team with memory sticks, telling him they contain images of "horrific scenes": planes and helicopter gunships firing indiscriminately, and mercenaries breaking into homes and "slaughtering" people.