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US fully recognises Libyan rebels

US fully recognises Libyan rebels
Hillary Clinton says the US has recognised Libyan rebels as the country’s “legitimate authority”, potentially opening up a huge funding stream.

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US House votes to bar military aid to Libyan rebels

US House votes to bar military aid to Libyan rebels
The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected cutting off funds for NATO-led operations in Libya but voted to forbid the Pentagon from arming, training, or advising the strife-torn nation’s rebels.

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US wants to give frozen Libyan assets to rebels

US wants to give frozen Libyan assets to rebels
FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME New money pipelines are opening up to help Libyan rebels determined to topple Moammar Gadhafi, with the United States saying it will move to free up part of the $30 billion it has frozen in Libyan assets and a score of nations pledging Thursday to start a new fund to supply civilians with food, medicine and even paychecks. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary …

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US to give Libyan rebels non-lethal aid

US to give Libyan rebels non-lethal aid
MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration plans to give the Libyan opposition $25 million in non-lethal assistance in the first direct U.S. aid to the rebels after weeks of assessing their capabilities and intentions, officials said Wednesday. Amid a debate over whether to offer the rebels broader assistance, including cash and possibly weapons and ammunition, the …

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AU urges rebels to cooperate, France slams NATO allies

AU urges rebels to cooperate, France slams NATO allies
The African Union urged Libyan rebels on Tuesday to “fully cooperate” as it fought to salvage its tottering ceasefire plan and France accused its NATO allies of not pulling their weight.

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Libya rebels hold out in key oil facility

Libya rebels hold out in key oil facility
BREGA, Libya – Rebels held out Friday in part of a strategic oil port after fierce fighting with Moammar Gadhafi…

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Libyan rebels celebrate win in battle near Tripoli

Libyan rebels celebrate win in battle near Tripoli
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP)– Residents of the rebel-held city closest to Libya’s capital celebrated with a victory march Tuesday after repelling an overnight attack by Moammar Gadhafi’s forces. But troops …

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Hutu rebels deny ties to mass rapes

Hutu rebels deny ties to mass rapes
PARIS, Aug. 26 (UPI) — A spokesman for a rebel group blamed for more than 100 gang rapes in the Congo denied involvement in the atrocities amid an international outcry. Rape – Congo – Democratic Republic of Congo – Hutu – United Nations

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