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• Rebels push back Libya regime attack on oil port
  Opponents of Moammar Gahadfi repelled an attack by the Libyan leader's forces trying to retake a key coastal oil installation in a topsy-turvy battle Wednesday.March 2, 2011
• BBC coverage of uprisings in Libya and North Africa
  The BBC's "World Have Your Say" looks at the latest developments in the uprisings in Libya, North Africa and the Middle East.Midday, March 2, 2011
• US unsure on military options for Libya
  The Obama administration is weighing its military options for Libya, conscious that it may need to flex U.S. muscle to help usher Moammar Gadhafi out of power but fearful of provoking even deadlier violence from a regime that has shown little restraint in attacking its own people.March 2, 2011
• Rebels thwart Gadhafi forces' push to take key city
  Government opponents in rebel-held Zawiya repelled an attempt by forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi to retake the city closest to the capital in six hours of fighting overnight, witnesses said Tuesday.March 1, 2011
• Expats return to Somalia in hopes of aiding change
  Some Somalis are returning to their homeland from decades in the U.S. and elsewhere, taking up the overwhelming task of trying to route out corruption and get the government on track.February 28, 2011
• Wis. governor urges runaway lawmakers to return
  Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker called for runaway Democratic lawmakers to return to the state by Tuesday and vote on his bill that would end most collective bargaining rights for public employees or else the state stood to lose out on a refinancing plan that would save 1,500 employees their jobs.February 28, 2011
• Minn. soldier from Rosemount killed in Afghanistan
  Military officials have announced the death of a soldier from Rosemount who was serving in AfghanistanFebruary 28, 2011
• Obama says Gadhafi's time is up as Libya's leader
  President Barack Obama dropped the careful condemnation, threats of consequences and the reminders to Moammar Gadhafi's regime about its responsibility to avoid violence. In their place he delivered a more forceful message to the Libyan leader: Leave.February 26, 2011
• Hundreds of thousands protest across Arab world
  Hundreds of thousands poured out of mosques and staged protests in countries across the Arab world Friday, some trying to shake off autocratic rulers and others pressuring embattled leaders to carry out sweeping reforms.February 25, 2011
• Rough seas hamper Libya evacuation efforts
  Rough seas stranded thousands of Chinese workers hoping to be evacuated Friday from the chaos in Libya while hundreds of other foreigners including Americans were stuck aboard a ferry for a third consecutive day.February 25, 2011
• Gadhafi militia open fire on Libya protesters
  Militias loyal to Moammar Gadhafi opened fire Friday on protesters streaming out of mosques and marching across the Libyan capital to demand the regime's ouster, witnesses said, reporting at least four killed. In rebellious cities in the east, tens of thousands held rallies in support of the first Tripoli protests in days.February 25, 2011
• US to join effort to boot Libya from UN body
  U.S. officials say the Obama administration will throw its weight behind a European effort to expel Libya from the U.N.'s top human rights body and name a special investigator to look into alleged atrocities committed by Moammar Gadhafi's regime.February 24, 2011
• Congressman Keith Ellison speaks on civility and inclusion
  Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis hosts an interfaith forum featuring Congressman Keith Ellison (D-Minn)speaking on "The Generosity of Inclusion: Everybody Counts, Everybody Matters."Midday, February 24, 2011
• Will democracy come to much of the Arab world?
  Michael Barnett, author of "Dialogues in Arab Politics," analyzes the uprisings in Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Bahrain and Yemen and looks to the future through his international relations "crystal ball."Midday, February 24, 2011
• Gadhafi forces strike back at Libya rebels
  Army units and militiamen loyal to Moammar Gadhafi struck back against rebellious Libyans who have risen up in cities close to the capital Thursday.February 24, 2011

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