In 2011, it split the EU over its staunch opposition to military action in Libya.
The 61-year-old spy, Raymond Poeteray, passed on documents which included details of Nato activity in Libya.
The rebellion in Libya sent oil prices up 25 percent in about a week.
At first, Obama stayed out, having apparently determined that American interests in Libya were peripheral.
The Libyan opposition and the Arab League appealed to the world to save lives in Libya.
One spoke of her wish to be back in Libya helping in some way.
The weapons they used were also thought to have originated in Libya, the security official said.
The unrest in Libya has been fueled by protesters demanding freedom and decrying high unemployment.
Mali's internal quarrels were reignited after the uprising in Libya began in February 2011.
Secretary Clinton and I just concluded a meeting that focused on the ongoing situation in Libya.
Violence in Libya, climate change, the war in Afghanistan and trade were top of the agenda.
In addition to our efforts in Libya, we have a strong relationship between our two countries.
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Recent losses in Libya have kicked down its share price to below 10 times earnings.
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That was communicated, again, through American officials in Libya directly with the Libyan government.
As for interests in Libya, France has plenty, but its situation could be improved.
He understands and respects the critical role the private sector must play in Libya's economic future.
Shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy said Labour supported action in Libya within the UN mandate.
Growth in exploration and production in Europe, CIS and western Africa will overshadow disruptions in Libya.
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Things have changed dramatically every day in Syria, in Libya, in the whole region.
As with U.S. and international involvement in Libya in 2011, a resolution from the U.N.
"We are prepared if called upon to be engaged as we were in Libya, " he said.
What ultimately will transpire in Libya probably lies somewhere in between the extreme scenarios.
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Earlier this week, both Russian and Chinese officials have called for a cease fire in Libya.
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Just to clarify, so imposing a no-fly zone in Libya, that's under active consideration right now?
Global markets reacted with oil prices falling and shares in Libya-exposed energy companies surging.
She also alluded to links between the attack in Algeria and sources of weapons in Libya.
If they have been killed, analysts say it will set back Al Qaeda's ambitions in Libya.
On June 1, NATO command said it was extending its mission in Libya to September 30.
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Defence Secretary Liam Fox has denied that military action in Libya has a six-month deadline.
In the short run, however, BP does stand to gain from the unrest in Libya.
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