A tightening noose threatens to make Qaddafi more obstinate

Jul 07, 2011

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The rebel Transitional Nation Council (TNC) says Muammar Qaddafi can stay in Libya if he steps down. (File Photo)

By JAMES M. DORSEY
AL ARABIYA

This has been a week of mixed blessings for Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi.

On the plus side, Mr. Qaddafi has won an important tactical victory: the rebel Transitional Nation Council (TNC) has dropped its demand that…

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