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Sarkozy announces action against Kadafi; international force flies missions over Libya

French President Nicolas Sarkozy, speaking after an emergency summit of world powers in Paris, announces 'our planes are stopping attacks' on Benghazi and that France and its partner nations are determined to stop Moammar Kadafi's 'killing frenzy.' Sarkozy says the summit agreed to demand and enforce an 'immediate cease-fire' in Libya.

4 New York Times journalists found in Libya

The New York Times says four of its journalists who were reported missing while covering the Libya conflict have been found. The Times reported on its website that the four were captured by forces loyal to Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi and will be released Friday....

Kadafi forces poised to rout rebels in eastern cities

Tanks, trucks and troops deploy outside Ajdabiya, apparently ready for a full-scale battle.Libyan leader Moammar Kadafi's forces appear to be poised Thursday to crush rebels who have taken control of key eastern cities despite international condemnation that has yet to result in concrete actions.

White House: Libyan gov't must protect journalists

The White House is urging the Libyan government to refrain from harassing or using violence against journalists, amid reports that four New York Times journalists are missing there.

Gadhafi forces pound rebel stronghold

Moammar Gadhafi's troops pummeled rebel forces Tuesday in the last major city outside their stronghold of Benghazi.

Bad news from all angles to greet Wall Street

After seeing oil prices skyrocket from days of turmoil in Libya, investors now must grapple with political protests in the world's top oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, and the impact of Japan's biggest earthquake on record.

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U.S. spy chief sees Gaddafi forces prevailing long-term

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Thursday that the better-equipped forces of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi will over the long term prevail.

Moammar Kadafi denounces Libya's 'traitors' and the West as fighting continues

Libyan leader Moammar Kadafi's speech appears to put to rest rumors reported in some international media that the 68-year-old leader had been considering stepping down.In a defiant speech broadcast early Wednesday, Libyan leader Moammar Kadafi derided opponents who have seized the eastern half of the country as "traitors" and blamed foreigners and Al Qaeda for perpetrating the unrest roiling the North African state he has ruled for more than four decades.