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12:17

WalkerSkyNews:

@UKPizzaLover I know - sooo down with this twitter jazz [via Twitter]

Monday February 28, 2011 12:17 WalkerSkyNews

Monday February 28, 2011

9:50

WalkerSkyNews:

Last batch of non british hercules evacuees gather at Malta airport - on way to hotels.

[via Twitter]

Sunday February 27, 2011 9:50 WalkerSkyNews

7:05

ITwitius:

[via Twitter]

Sunday February 27, 2011 7:05 ITwitius

6:28

ITwitius:

#Libya. Uk to freeze asetts of gaddafi, aisha, sief, khamis and others. Sief has 8 million pound mansion in n london. [via Twitter]

Sunday February 27, 2011 6:28 ITwitius

6:23

ITwitius:

Oman RIots in Sohar says source. Police station on fire 2 protestors shot dead. [via Twitter]

Sunday February 27, 2011 6:23 ITwitius

5:52

ITwitius:

- #Libya Chinese people waiting for fellow countrymen to cross fm libya. Weve seen thousands already. [via Twitter]

Sunday February 27, 2011 5:52 ITwitius

5:34

ITwitius:

- #Libya Egytians trying to cross into Tunisia. 10,000 just today. [via Twitter]

Sunday February 27, 2011 5:34 ITwitius

3:42

WalkerSkyNews:

RAF Hercules from UK currently loading on tarmac at Malta Airport [via Twitter]

Sunday February 27, 2011 3:42 WalkerSkyNews

3:06

Tim@Sky:

Tunisia's prime minister has resigned: Watch Tim Marshall in Tunisia live on skynews.com/liveplus

Sunday February 27, 2011 3:06 Tim@Sky

1:09

Tim@Sky:

The Foreign Office confirms HMS Cumberland has arrived in the port of Benghazi.

Sunday February 27, 2011 1:09 Tim@Sky

12:52

ITwitius:

#Libya coach after coach after coach passing us now at western border big increase in those fleeing [via Twitter]

Sunday February 27, 2011 12:52 ITwitius

11:21

Tim@Sky:

Lisa Holland reports under govt supervision from Tripoli on the unrest in Libya: Watch live on skynews.com/liveplus

Sunday February 27, 2011 11:21 Tim@Sky

10:42

Tim@Sky:

The Foreign Secretary William Hague has said that diplomatic immunity in Britain for Colonel Gaddafi and his sons has been revoked.

Sunday February 27, 2011 10:42 Tim@Sky

10:31

ITwitius:

#Libya Blog Gaddafi going going http://tinyurl.com/65wj6q6 [via Twitter]

Sunday February 27, 2011 10:31 ITwitius

10:24

Tim@Sky:

People rescued from Libya will return to the UK later today on two flights from Malta.

Sunday February 27, 2011 10:24 Tim@Sky

10:20

ITwitius:

Libya tunisian border crossing here gettng busier tunisians just beginning to struggle lots more people on their way we hear: Whre is UN [via Twitter]

Sunday February 27, 2011 10:20 ITwitius

10:12

EmilyAMatthews:

Do you know someone still stuck in the desert in Libya? If so get in touch as we want to know their situation #Libya #Oil #Tripoli #Benghazi [via Twitter]

Sunday February 27, 2011 10:12 EmilyAMatthews

9:03

Tim@Sky:

The Foreign Office is asking British nationals who have left Libya to call 020 7008 0000 to confirm they are safely out of the country.

Sunday February 27, 2011 9:03 Tim@Sky

8:53

Tim@Sky:

Libyan hospitals are running dangerously low of supplies Read Alex Rossi's report from eastern Libya here.

Sunday February 27, 2011 8:53 Tim@Sky

8:49

Tim@Sky:

The UN Security Council agrees to place sanction on Libya Find out more here.

Sunday February 27, 2011 8:49 Tim@Sky

8:46

Tim@Sky:

Find out the hotspots and country profiles in our Middle East interactive map with analysis from Sky's Foreign editor Tim MarshallSee the map here.

Sunday February 27, 2011 8:46 Tim@Sky

8:42

Tim@Sky:

British workers are airlifted out of Liba in special forces operationRead the full report here.

Sunday February 27, 2011 8:42 Tim@Sky

Sunday February 27, 2011

11:59

RobertNisbet:

RT @PJCrowley: #SecClinton spoke with #EU High Rep Lady Ashton to coordinate intl efforts to pressure #Libyan govt to stop the violence ... [via Twitter]

Saturday February 26, 2011 11:59 RobertNisbet

9:45

hannahtp:

As I reported earlier, UNSC text does not compromise on immediate referral of events in #Libya to ICC, but "further safeguards" added. [via Twitter]

Saturday February 26, 2011 9:45 hannahtp

9:38

hannahtp:

UN Sources: Vote could be as early as 5pm, but China is still awaiting instructions from Beijing on how to vote. [via Twitter]

Saturday February 26, 2011 9:38 hannahtp

9:22

hannahtp:

RT @UKUN_NewYork: #UN #SecCouncil resolution on #Libya to be published in "blue" (near final form) imminently. Vote will be today [via Twitter]

Saturday February 26, 2011 9:22 hannahtp

8:55

hannahtp:

... text contains what's been described as "further safeguards" on ICC issue. [via Twitter]

Saturday February 26, 2011 8:55 hannahtp

8:54

hannahtp:

UN Sources: Revised UNSC resolution text has "no compromise" on immediate referral to ICC #libya. That bit remains ... but ... [via Twitter]

Saturday February 26, 2011 8:54 hannahtp

7:46

ITwitius:

#LIbya Raf planes now bk in malta with brits. [via Twitter]

Saturday February 26, 2011 7:46 ITwitius

7:30

hannahtp:

...those responsible for armed attacks against the Libyan civilians, including through the International Criminal Court". [via Twitter]

Saturday February 26, 2011 7:30 hannahtp

7:29

hannahtp:

Libyan envoy to UN writes letter to UNSC: "Libyan delegation to UN supports the measures proposed in the draft resolution to hold to account [via Twitter]

Saturday February 26, 2011 7:29 hannahtp

7:21

hannahtp:

One to one and small group consultations happening in Security Council chamber now. Am told meeting proper to resume within the hour. [via Twitter]

Saturday February 26, 2011 7:21 hannahtp

7:18

ITwitius:

#Libya Turkish goverment will now temporarily represent UK interests [via Twitter]

Saturday February 26, 2011 7:18 ITwitius

7:13

ITwitius:

#Libya. Uk embassy in tripoli closes. Staff leave. Lights turned off [via Twitter]