A counterpart of the late British photojournalist Tim Hetherington today told an inquest into his death during the Libyan civil war that they “pushed our luck” amid heavy fighting.
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Libya declares cease-fire after UN vote
Friday 18 March 2011
Libya has declared an immediate ceasefire after the UN authorised a no-fly zone and "all necessary measures" to prevent the regime from attacking its own people.
Libyan rebels brace for government attack on Misrata
Saturday 12 March 2011
The last rebel holdout in western Libya was bracing for a government attack today, with signs rebel morale was faltering after they were defeated or forced to retreat in other parts of the country.
Gunfire breaks out in Libyan capital
Sunday 06 March 2011
Libyan troops loyal to Muammar Gaddafi launched counter-strikes on Sunday to try to take back strategic towns from rebel forces, while intense automatic gunfire reverberated around the capital.
UN imposes sanctions on Gaddafi
Sunday 27 February 2011
The UN Security Council unanimously imposed travel and asset sanctions on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and close aides, ratcheting up pressure on him to quit before any more blood is shed in a popular revolt against his rule.
Gaddafi blames al-Qa'ida for bloodshed
Thursday 24 February 2011
Muammar Gaddafi blamed a revolt against his rule on al-Qa'ida leader Osama bin Laden on Thursday and said that as Libyan leader he only had "moral authority".
Affairs and graces: Marina Cicogna's snapshots
Monday 12 October 2009
The Italian film producer Marina Cicogna has been a friend to some of the biggest stars of the last 100 years. Now her private snapshots of lazy lunches on the Lido with the Mitfords and yachting holidays with Greta Garbo are going on show in London. She talks exclusively to Charlotte Cripps
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