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Moammar Gadhafi
A profile of the longtime ruler of Libya
How is Moammar Gadhafi's name spelled?
Moammar Gadhafi's name is seen spelled many different ways in various sources. Which is right?
Mommar Gadhafi at the United Nations
In September 2009 Libyan ruler Moammar Gadhafi made his first trip to the United States to address the 64th General Assembly of the United Nations. His controversial 96-minute speech caused quite a stir; here are the images from that visit.
Lockerbie, 20 Years Later
Ceremonies were held in Lockerbie, Scotland, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the bombing of Pam Am Flight 103.
Oil Shipments to Swiss Frozen After Gaddafi Son Arrested
All shipments from Switzerland to Libya were barred, with ships unable to unload their cargo at ports. This after the arrest of Moammar Gaddafi’s youngest son, Hannibal, at a Geneva hotel.
Gadhafi Criticizes the Arab League
Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi condemned fellow leaders at the March 2008 Arab League summit in Syria.
CIA World Factbook - Libya
A primer on Libya's leaders, geography, demographics, economy, military, infrastructure, and more.

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