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UK to seize Gaddafi’s billions
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Radio tags of four more Indian students removed
Raymond Davis case
Discovery heads to ISS on its final mission
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UK to seize Gaddafi’s billions
Tripoli, February 25 These assets are expected to be frozen as part of an international effort to force Gaddafi from power, the paper said. A Whitehall source said: "The first priority is to get British nationals out of Libya. But then we are ready to move in on Gaddafi's assets, the work is under way. This is definitely on the radar at the highest levels." Meanwhile, Gaddafi's son, Saif, has urged former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to utilise his "diplomatic skills" in helping his father's regime in 'crushing their enemies'. A close ally of Saif has reportedly urged Blair to help Libya to attain stability, saying: "He is peacemaker in the Middle East, and should be able to use his talents for peacemaking here." — ANI
Gaddafi loses allies The Libyan delegation to the Arab League in Cairo renounced links to Gaddafi and said it now represented the will of the people. In Geneva, a Libyan UN envoy renounced links to the government. Libya’s ambassador to France and another diplomat in Tripoli resigned on Friday.
US embassy shut? The US is considering closing its embassy in Tripoli amid violence between supporters of Gaddafi and anti-government protesters, a USofficial said on Friday. The US and Libya restored full diplomatic relations in 2006, and any move to close the embassyi could mark a escalation in tensions between the countries.
Not going: Gaddafi Jr Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam said the family had no intention of fleeing Libya, and the government was in control of the west, south and centre of the country. “We have plans A, B and C. Plan A is to live and die in Libya. Plan B is to live and die in Libya. Plan C is to live and die in Libya,’ he said.
Iraq’s Day of Rage At least five persons were killed and 75 hurt in skirmishes during Iraq's ‘Day of Rage’ when demonstrators tried to storm government buildings and security personnel fired shots in the air to try to disperse them. The most violent clashes occurred in Hawija and Mosul in the north and the oil hub of Basra.
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Gaddafi vows to ‘triumph over the enemy’ Tripoli, February 25 Addressing cheering supporters from the old city ramparts looking over Green Square, Gaddafi, wearing a winter jacket and a hunter's cap that covered his ears, said: "Get ready to fight for Libya, get ready to fight for dignity, get ready to fight for petroleum". The Libyan leader, who has lost swathes of his country to rebels, said: "Respond to them, put them to shame" and "we can triumph over the enemies". Blowing kisses to his supporters and then shaking his fist in the air, Gaddafi said: "This nation, we are the nation of dignity and integrity, this nation has triumphed over (former colonial power) Italy." Gaddafi shouted: "You must dance, sing, and prepare yourself ... this spirit you have is stronger than any other attempt by the foreigners and the enemies to destroy us." Becoming more and more animated, Gaddafi said: "Muammar Gaddafi is amongst you. I stand among the people and we will fight and we will kill them if they want. Look at the people's force. This is the people's force that cannot be defeated. Do as you please. You are free to dance, sing, and celebrate in all squares throughout the night. Muammar Gaddafi is one of you. Dance, sing, rejoice!" — Reuters
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EU members agree on Libya sanctions Berlin/Brussels, Feb 25 The embargo is to cover both military hardware and goods which could be used to crack down on pro-democracy demonstrators. The decision is to be formalised next week, officials in Berlin said. The exact list of people to be targeted is not known. However, the sanctions are expected to target Libyan leader Muammer Gaddafi and his clan and allies, since EU officials have repeatedly said that he is directly responsible for the crackdown. On Monday, EU foreign ministers condemned the bloody repression launched by Gaddafi against pro-democracy demonstrators, but decided not to impose sanctions. — DPA
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Radio tags of four more Indian students removed
Washington, February 25 These students were radio tagged after Tri-Valley University was shutdown in January on charges of massive visa fraud. Susmita Gongulee Thomas, the Consul General, Indian Consulate, San Francisco, hoped that the total number of students whose radio tags have been removed could touch 15 later today. — PTI
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Raymond Davis case Former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the US’ intention to take the Raymond Davis case to the International Court of Justice was unjustified adding that the US must have confidence in Pakistani courts. Moreover, he also urged the US to realise that its dealing with a democratic government should not be similar to the way it had been dealing with dictatorial regimes. Addressing a dialogue organised by the Council of National Affairs in Lahore Qureshi said the entire nation had developed a consensus on the issue and a message had been conveyed to the US, loud and clear, that the matter was not created by Pakistan. He said it was true that Pakistan and the US had decades-long relations and there could be some serious implications and Pakistan was aware of it but the court’s decision should be respected. Recounting the entire episode, Qureshi said when the incident occurred in Lahore on January 27, he directed the foreign secretary to go through the entire law and brief him on it. He said on January 31, a briefing was given to him by the foreign secretary after which it was concluded that the claim of blanket immunity to Davis was not justified. Afterwards, Qureshi said, he had also briefed his party leadership on the issue but the plea of government to take further time from court over the issue of immunity was surprising, he said adding ‘when there is no ambiguity now, why the facts are not being produced before the court.’ Qureshi went on to say that Pakistan was also asked to ‘cooperate’ but ‘others’ should also realise that cooperation was never one sided, rather it was bilateral. If the matter was about cooperation, why there was not any cooperation from the US over the matter of Ibadur Rehman, a bystander who lost his life in this tragic episode. The widow of a Pakistani murdered during that incident also committed suicide and her dying declaration showed that she was not expecting any justice for her, said Shah Mahmood Qureshi. He said the trust deficit between US and Pakistan would continue to rise if the gap between the two nations was not bridged.
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Discovery heads to ISS on its final mission
Washington, February 25 Inside the PMM is Robonaut 2, a dextrous robot that will become a permanent resident of the station. Discovery also is carrying critical spare components to the space station and the Express Logistics Carrier 4, an external platform that holds large equipment. "With Discovery's mission, the US once again reaches for new heights, pushes the boundaries of human achievement and contributes to our long-term future in space," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said. — ANI
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Britain is expected to seize billions of pounds in assets that Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and the Libyan regime have deposited in London, within a few days.
