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When Sudan allowed South Sudan to become an independent nation last month, it hoped this would put an end to years of friction with the United States.More specifically, Sudan desperately wanted to be removed from Washington's list of state sponsors of terrorism and get out from under the many sa

The United States wants to give Libya its money back.The U.S. froze some $30 billion worth of the country's assets after leader Moammar Gadhafi launched a harsh crackdown on his opponents earlier this year. With Gadhafi's rule now near or at its end, U.S.

Fierce street fighting in Tripoli on Tuesday undercut hopes of a quick rebel victory in the Libyan capital as Moammar Gadhafi's son turned up free despite reports of his capture and taunted the opposition.Seif al-Islam, the Libyan leader's heir apparent, made a surprise appearance early Tuesday morn

The Libyan rebels may have stormed into Tripoli on a wave of euphoria Sunday.

Libyan rebels have claimed control of most of the capital Tripoli, but big questions remain about the future of the country and the fate its longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi.The whereabouts of Gadhafi, as of Monday, remained unknown.David Mack is a former U.S.

Heavy two-way gunfire and mortar rounds have been heard in Tripoli, as rebels inch closer to the Libyan capital from the western mountains.In the west, rebels control the road leading to the border with Tunisia. To the east, they control Misrata and Zlitan.