France and Italy share strong ties with Libya's Gadhafi

France and Italy share strong ties with Libya's Gadhafi Italy and France are nervously eyeing developments in LibyaFrance and Italy have condemned Libya's violent repression of anti-regime protests, but both European nations have a lot at stake when it comes to the oil-rich country. DW takes a look at relations between the nations. As the Libyan regime comes under pressure, so too do the country's northern partners. Both the French and...

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Oil prices spike in response to Libyan unrest

Oil prices spike in response to Libyan unrest Gadhafi's son said civil war would "burn" Libya's oil wealthLibya produces a sizeable chunk of the world's oil, and is Europe's third largest supplier. Oil prices jumped on Tuesday in response to the violence, and pressure is mounting on OPEC to free up more supplies. The key oil benchmark prices in Europe and the US jumped to two-and-a-half-year highs on Tuesday, as the markets respond shakily...

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World powers send mixed messages on military action against Gadhafi

World powers send mixed messages on military action against Gadhafi Rebels have faced renewed attacks from Gadhafi loyalistsAmid fresh raids on rebel strongholds, Britain and France are ready to push for a no-fly zone if attacks by Gadhafi's troops against his own people continue. But Germany opposes any foreign military intervention. The French and British foreign ministers told Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Thursday they would press...

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Analysts remain skeptical about plans for a no-fly zone

Analysts remain skeptical about plans for a no-fly zone Analysts say imposing a no-fly zone would entail a huge military operationAs world powers consider imposing a no-fly zone over Libya, analysts say the measure, though part of NATO's range of capabilities, is controversial and fraught with risk. Ibrahim Dabbashi, Libya's deputy United Nations ambassador, was one of the first to denounce leader Moammar Gadhafi and call for a no-fly zone...

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Bahrain protesters refuse dialogue unless government resigns

Bahrain protesters refuse dialogue unless government resigns Protesters want the government to resignIn Bahrain, protests are going into the third week. Demonstrators want political and economic reforms, urging the king to improve living conditions for the minority Shiites who feel disadvantaged. Thousands of people took to the streets again in Bahrain's capital Manama Tuesday to protest against the rule of King Hamad bin Issa el Khalifa....

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UN Security Council unanimously passes sanctions against Gadhafi

UN Security Council unanimously passes sanctions against Gadhafi Much of eastern Libya is no longer controlled by GadhafiThe UN Security Council has adopted measures against Moammar Gadhafi's regime in Libya over its attempts to crush a popular uprising. The sanctions were passed in New York by a unanimous vote.The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution against Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi late Saturday in a bid to halt his bloody crackdown...

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