Libyan violence spreads to Tripoli

Violent clashes reportedly broke out late Sunday in Tripoli's central Green Square.
In a televised address just a few hours ago, Saif El Islam Gadaffi said his father would stand firm, and the country could plunge into civil war if the protests don't stop.
He said foreign media, Islamists, even drug addicts were part of a plot to bring down the government, and break up the country.
Meanwhile, demonstrators in Benghazi claim to be in control of the city, despite yet another brutal crackdown.
Human Right Watch says at least 233 people have died - with security forces continuing to use force to end the demonstrations.
Al Jazeera's Tom Ackerman has the latest.

Libya violence threatens economic relations

From France to the United Kingdom, European leaders have condemned the violence in Libya.

In recent years, European countries have been cultivating a relationship with Libyan leader Moammar Qaddafi - for business reasons.

Harry Smith reports.

200 Dead in Libya As Protests Spread

Libyan forces fired machine-guns at mourners marching in a funeral for anti-government protesters in Benghazi. The crackdown is shaping up to be the most brutal repression of protests that began with uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt. (Feb. 20)

Unrest Sweeps across the Middle East

ReutersVideo--February 19, 2011--Amateur video in Libya shows protesters fleeing after some were shot in Benghazi, and in Bahrain's Pearl Square tens of thousands gathered after reclaiming it from police earlier in the day.