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AP PHOTOS: First Libyan election after Gadhafi
Jul 7th, 2012
Libyan voters mark a major step toward democracy after decades of erratic one-man rule, casting their ballots Saturday in the first parliamentary election after last year's overthrow and killing of longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi. But the joy was tempered by boycott calls, the burning of ballots and other violence in the country's restive east. (Source: Associated Press) -
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TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) - Under pressure from armed militias, Libya's parliament passed a sweeping law Sunday that bans anyone who served as a senior official under Moammar Gadhafi during his 42 year-long rule from working in government. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]