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  Libya   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In practice, however, Libya is essentially a dictatorship, with Qadhafi ruling by decree, assisted by a small clique of military and political officials.
On December 19, 2003, Libya admitted having had a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) program and simultaneously announced its intention to end it and dismantle all existing WMD to be verified by unconditional inspections.
In Greek mythology, Libya was a daughter of Memphis and Epaphus.
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 Why War? Keywords: Libya   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Monday he is keeping in force a declaration of national emergency against Libya despite Moammar Gadhafi's pledge to scrap all elements of his chemical and...
An I.A.E.A. resolution on Libya, passed by the agency's board of governors on Wednesday, is part of that c...
On December 19, 2003, Libya admitted having had a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programme and simultaneously announced its intention to end it and dismantle all existing WMD to be verified by unconditional inspections.
www.why-war.com /encyclopedia/places/libya   (979 words)

  
 Libya - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
It should be noted that, in ancient Greece, Libya was used in a broader meaning, encompassing all of North Africa west of Egypt.
In March 1982 the U.S. declared a ban on the import of Libyan oil and the export to Libya of U.S. industrial technology items, most of which were used for oil; Europe did not follow suit.
Natural hazards: hot, dry, dust-laden sirocco (known in Libya as the ghibli) is a southern wind lasting one to four days in spring and fall; dust storms, sandstorms.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /libya.htm   (1222 words)

  
 Music of Libya - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arabs are the most populous ethnic group and various kinds of Arab music are popular, including masoud and Arab classical music.
The Tuareg live in the southern, Saharan part of the country, and have their own distinctive folk music.
Among their styles is huda, the camel driver's song, the rhythm of which is said to mimic the feet of a walking camel.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_Libya   (171 words)

  
 Articles - Libya   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In March 1982 the U.S. declared a ban on the import of Libyan petroleum and the export to Libya of U.S. industrial technology items, most of which were used for oil; Europe did not follow suit.
Relations between the UK and Libya became strained following the 1984 Libyan Embassy Siege, when shots were fired at a crowd of protesters, killing a policewoman, leading to a break in relations.
In the same vein, on February 26, 2004, the United States lifted its 23-year travel ban to Libya, and on September 21 that year eliminated the remaining economic sanctions, lifting the prohibitions of the Libyan Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 550, and unblocking property and property interests previously restricted under those regulations.
www.worldhammock.com /articles/Libya   (1235 words)

  
 Libya - the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya or Libya (Arabic: ليبيا) is a country in North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea,located between Egypt on the east, Sudan on thesoutheast, Chad and Niger on the south and Algeria and Tunisia to the west.
In practice, however, Libya is essentially a dictatorship, with Qadhafiruling by decree, assisted by a small clique of military and politicalofficials.
On December 19, 2003, Libya admittedhaving had a weapons of mass destruction(WMD) program and simultaneously announced its intention to end it and dismantle all existing WMD to be verified by unconditionalinspections.
www.aaez.biz /?t=Libya   (1042 words)

  
 Why War? Keywords: Libya
1986: Libya US bombers attack Libya, killing 101, but missing their intended target...
"He's not sitting in prison in Iraq or Libya." Hamdi was captured by U.S. forces during a prison rebellion in the Af...
After the attacks last year, most visa holders from Iran, Iraq, Sudan and Libya were fingerprinted as they entered the United States.
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 Music of Libya -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The (A member of a nomadic Berber people of the Sahara) Tuareg live in the southern, Saharan part of the country, and have their own distinctive (The traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community) folk music.
There is little or no (Music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love) pop music industry.
Among their styles is huda, the camel driver's song, the rhythm of which is said to mimic the feet of a walking (Cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions) camel.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mu/music_of_libya.htm   (189 words)

  
 Libya Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The name "Libya" derives from the ancient Egyptian term "Lebu", referring to Berber peoples living west of the Nile, and adopted into Greek as "Libya".
At the time, Libya was the fourth largest oil producer in the non-communist world, surpassed only by Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Venezuela.
In practice, however, Libya is essentially a militarydictatorship, with Qadhafi ruling by decree, assisted by a small clique of military and political officials.
popularityguide.com /encyclopedia/Libya   (1746 words)

  
 Wikinfo | Libya
The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya or Libya (Arabic: ليبيا) is a country in North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, located between Egypt and Tunisia.
On December 19, 2003, Libya admitted having had a weapons of mass destruction programme and simultaneously announced an intention to end it and dismantle all existing WMD.
Libya has also agreed to limit its long range missiles to just 300km.
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 Libya   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya or Libya (Arabic: ليبيا, transliterated Lībiyyā) is a country in North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, located between Egypt on the east, Sudan on the southeast, Chad and Niger on the south and Algeria and Tunisia to the west.
The name "Libya" derives from the ancient Egyptian term "Lebu", referring to Berber peoples living east of the Nile, and adopted into Greek as "Libya".
In the same vein, on February 26, 2004, the United States lifted its 23-year travel ban to Libya, and on September 21, 2004, eliminated remaining economic sanctions against the former pariah, lifting the prohibitions of the Libyan Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 550, and unblocking property and property interests previously blocked under those regulations.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/L/Libya.htm   (1287 words)

  
 LIBYA: OUR HOME ليبيا وطننا   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Libya: Libyan Mujahed: Ramadan al-Swehli ليبيا : المجاهد الليبي رمضان السويحلي
Libya: Libyan Mujahed Saleh al-Kailani al-Ataiwesh ليبيا : المجاهد الليبي صالح الكيلاني الأطيوش
Music: LibyaNet - Libyan Music موسيقى : ليبيا نت : المحطة : موسيقى ليبية
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 Libya article - Libya Arabic North Africa Mediterranean Egypt Sudan Chad Niger Algeria - What-Means.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Since 1969 Libya has been ruled by Colonel Moammar al-Qadhafi, who came to power in a coup and deposed the Libyan monarchy of King Idris.
It is suspected that he ordered the attack to show sympathy for Ayatollah Khomeini and the new government of Iran.
Libya article - Libya definition - what means Libya
www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Libya   (1033 words)

  
 Libya On Line: Libya/ Spain Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Libya successfully participated this year at the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) which took place in Madrid, Spain from the 26th -30th of January.
What made this fair a success for the Libyans, who were situated in a stand with a tent (Khima) in the middle, was the dressing of their staff in traditional outfit serving delicious hot tea with almonds.
Libya is still considered as an unknown destination for the majority of tourists.
www.libyaonline.com /article/faten.php   (213 words)

  
 Libya   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Main article: History of Libya Tripoli and Cyrenaica were Roman colonies; and were conquered by Arab Muslims in the 7th century.
The government is called a "jamahiriya," a modification of the Arabic word "jumhuriya" (republic) that translates loosely as "people's state." In practice, however, Libya is essentially a dictatorship, with Qadhafi ruling by decree, assisted by a small clique of military and political officials.
Main article: Economy of Libya Libya's economy under the current Prime Minister (Ghanem) is undergoing an incredible business boom.
33beat.com /Libya.html   (1153 words)

  
 Libya - Gurupedia
Iran in its 1980-1988 war against Saddam Hussein's Iraq (see Iran-Iraq War), and its assistance for "liberation movements" in different parts of the world, many which were conducted by separatist terrorists such as: the Irish Republican Army (IRA), Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
Gulf of Sidra, which Libya claimed as territorial waters but was not recognized internationally.
Libya was a daughter of Memphis and Epaphus.
www.gurupedia.com /l/li/libya.htm   (869 words)

  
 Culture and Education (from Libya) --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
Libya's art and music are a part of its heritage from the Roman Empire and the Islamic world.
The petroleum-rich country of Libya lies in northern Africa along the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
Libya blends its role as one of the world's most important producers of petroleum with a traditional Arab society based on the Islamic religion.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-230810?tocId=230810   (800 words)

  
 World Music Institute   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
She is one of the few female soloists performing maluf (Tunisian court music), which is rooted in medieval Andalusia and closely related to the music of Libya, Algeria and Morocco.
Featured are a recital with the Arabic Music Retreat Ensemble, comprised of participants in the annual Arabic Music Retreat; colorful Tunisian, Algerian and Al-Andalus folk and classical dances with the Jawaahir Dance Company; puppetry with Louay Assaf; a dance workshop with Cassandra Shore; storytelling; and crafts, including calligraphy, embroidery and henna painting.
Electronic music pioneer, saxophonist extraordinaire, and composer Earl Howard will share an evening of compositions and improvisations with the contemporary music ensemble soNu, an exceptional group of young composer/performers he met during a teaching residency at the University of California at San Diego.
www.heartheworld.org /WMICAL/calendar-test.asp?Month=11&TheYear=2005   (939 words)

  
 North Africa Search Engine Directory: Arts_and_Humanities/Music
Moroccanmusic.com - Exploring the indigenous music of Morocco.
Music from the Maghreb - New Website, intending to present the favorite music of the website team, with something about the music as well as a link to where the CD can be purchased online.
Oriental Music - We are specialists in Oriental music.
www.marweb.net /Arts_and_Humanities/Music/page3.htm   (200 words)

  
 Various Artists, Sahrauis - The Music of the Western Sahara   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Around these parts, I'm the official "World Music Guy." I suppose that means I'm the only one with the audacity to judge other culture's music, or that I'm the one who enjoys a musical challenge the most.
Hardly a motherlode for those in control of World Music programming, but this disc is a perfect example of what so many people miss in their states of musical narrow-mindedness or ignorance.
Although it brings to mind the music of many lands, there is a melodic sense that's unique: the closest I could compare it to is Northern Indian with Guatemalan, and yet even that's not right.
www.greenmanreview.com /sahrauis.html   (1053 words)

  
 The Country and People of Libya
Most of Libya is part of the Sahara desert; the population is restricted to a coastal strip along the Mediterranean and a few widely scattered oases in the Libyan desert, in the east, and the Fazzan region, in the south.
In 1979 Libya intervened in Uganda to help keep Idi Amin in power, and in 1981 it dispatched troops into neighboring Chad (Libya had occupied the disputed Aozou Strip, in N Chad, in 1973), withdrawing most of them later that year.
In 1992 the UN Security Council accused Libya of supporting state terrorism and called for a ban on air flights and arms sales to it unless suspects in the Lockerbie and another airplane bombing were turned over to the U.S., Britain, and France.
www.hejleh.com /countries/libya.html   (2196 words)

  
 LIBYA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
A bit of a musical desert (excuse the pun) with very little home grown musical output.
I did ask the Swiss Embassy some years ago (they were looking after our interests at the time) if they could help source some music from Libya but they said all that was available was "Egyptian or Ghaddaffi sings the Nolans" beat that for a reply from an Embassy if you can.
Just stand back and marvel as the gorgeous tinkling sound of the oud is overshadowed by the thunderous drums, hand clapping and shrill female vocals before the male singer of classical poetry takes centre stage with his own mesmerising performance.
www.natari.com /libya.htm   (145 words)

  
 Libya - Education Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Libyana (our Libya) is a collective, volunteer effort of a group of Libyan women and men who love their culture and heritage.
Notes on Libya from the Department of State.
The Permanent Mission of Libya to the United Nations, NY.
www.mepc.org /public_asp/resources_links/Libya.asp   (261 words)

  
 libya culture and other libya related information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Libya is one of the largest countries in Africa.
Libya: The Libyan culture in pictures First row, left to right: A mosque in Benghazi A student in primary school A group of students in high school Libyan folklore dancers Second row, left to right: Inside...
Libya Africa CULTURE Cultural differences between the provinces are important.
www.nethorde.com /libya/libya-culture.html   (301 words)

  
 Libya - Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Viewing himself as a revolutionary leader, he used oil funds during the 1970s and 1980s to promote his ideology outside Libya, even supporting subversives and terrorists abroad to hasten the end of Marxism and capitalism.
Libya is a member state of the League of Arab States
Libya news and information from the Libyan point of view.
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/libya.htm   (357 words)

  
 World Culinary Institute
Tax advisor and CPA, established in Libya since 1989 and providing service in bookkeeping, auditing and consulting.
Issuing and regulating of the national currency; managing the official reserves; supervising commercial banks; acting as a banker and fiscal agent to the state and public entities and managing and issuing all state loans.
Libya's Gadhafi to mediate as Uganda, Sudan mend ties [Preview]
www.worldculinaryinstitute.com /cgi-bin/odp/index.cgi?search=libya&mode=searchbox   (259 words)

  
 Libya - Time - Weather - Coins - Hotels - Music
Stay Inside - the new frontier of the music - free, music, rock, lyrics, song, mp3, download, author, pictures...
Music: Stay Inside - the new frontier of the music - free music, rock, lyrics, song, mp3, download, author, rock.
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 Pibau Bach in Libya - Music - British Council - Arts
In September 2002 we held our first British music event in Libya in thirty years.
More than 5000 spectators, mostly young Libyans from the major urban areas, cheered and danced when Pibau Bach came on stage in the middle of the night under a starry desert sky.
Two personal views of this project appear in ‘Dancing in the Desert’, an article written by Leah Zakss, who organised the event from our London office, and Ceri Matthews of Pibau Bach.
www.britishcouncil.org /arts-music-traditional-and-folk-pibau-bach-libya.htm?printout=1   (219 words)

  
 Arab World Music Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
She lived and undertook research in Saudi Arabia for over three years and has written articles on Saudi Music and musicians, such as Mohammed Abdu.
Sony Music Online Tells you what is going on in the Music World.
Kaleidospace Music Kiosk Browse through music and spoken word artists by genre and medium.
www.the-saudi.net /arab-world/art-entertainment/music-links.htm   (335 words)

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