With U.S. and European strikes now pounding Libyan government positions, a new chapter is being written in the long and bloody history of Western military intervention in North Africa. At present, it ...

In a ceremony marked by fireworks, acrobats, dancers and a full-size orchestra, large crowds and Libya’s top officials came together last week to celebrate the reopening of the country’s massive ...

In the wake of a tumultuous decade marked by conflict and division, Libya stands on the brink of a promising new chapter. Earlier this year, responding to an overwhelming call from my fellow ...

Dr. Chorin is the author of “Benghazi! A New History of the Fiasco That Pushed America and Its World to the Brink.” This article has been updated to include new information about the death toll in ...

Author's preface -- Note on transliteration -- Parts of Libya -- Map -- 1: Hunter-artists -- 2: Phoenicians -- 3: Greeks -- 4: Numidians -- 5: Romans -- 6: Christians ...

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Discrimination against tribes in eastern Libya added to the grievances that ignited an uprising against leader Muammar Gaddafi in parts of the country with a long history ...

Derna, which lost entire neighborhoods and thousands of residents in the deluge, has a history as a cultural and intellectual hub as well as a rebellious streak. By Raja Abdulrahim In the days after ...