Carney On Libya: No Options Are Off The Table

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney says that United States is preparing on contingencies by moving assets in the region with a focus on potential humanitarian aid. Unilateral sanctions imposed last week has led the U.S. Treasury Department to block access $ 30 Billion held by the Libyan regime. (:50) 

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Libya: Now Is The Time To Act, Ban Tells Security Council

Secretary General Ban Ki Moon says the International Community must be mindful of the urgency of the situation. 

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Ban Urges Security Council Action On Libya

Secretary general Ban Ki Moon discusses possible Security Council responses to the ongoing violence in Libya.

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UN Human Rights Council: US Applauds Courage Of Libyan People

US representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe commends Libyan diplomats, military officers and protesters for speaking out against government repression. (00:31)

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Libyan People Responsible For Protests, Will Choose Their Next Leader, Says Carney

During Thursday’s news briefing, White House press secretary Jay Carney says the Libyan people are responsible for the shifts in the country and that they will ultimately guide the country’s future. (1:02)

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Carney: Sanctions, Other Actions On The Table To Confront Libyan Situation

During Thursday news breifing, White House press secretary Jay Carney says unspecified but quick actions are needed to stop the civil unrest in Libya. (0:26)

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UN: Attacks On Libyan Civilians Violation of Humanitarian Law

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon says those who are responsible for attacks against civilians in Libya must be held accountable in courts of law. (00:21)

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UN: International Community Must Act Together On Libya

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon says that given the unpredictable nature of the situation in Libya , the international community has a responsibility to ensure a peaceful and prompt transition. (00:27)

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Genocide Has Started In Libya, Says Deputy Ambassador To UN

Libya’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations says Muammar Gaddafi’s televised address today was a code for his supporters to start attacking and killing protesters. (00:22)

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UN Condemns Gaddafi Incitement To Violence

UN Under Secretary General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe says threats of violence and retaliation in Muammar Gaddafi’s speech on Libyan state television today are of great concern to the United Nations. (00:32)

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BP-Lockerbie Bomber Connection Must Be Examined Prior To Libya Drilling, Says Senator

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) said that the Senate needs to investigate allegations claiming BP arranged for the release of the Lockerbie bomber in exchange for drilling rights before BP begins exploration off the Coast of Libya. (0:34)

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BP Needs To Think Twice About Drilling Off Libya's Coast, Says Senator

Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) said Wednesday that BP needs to wait for the investigations stemming from allegations claiming BP arranged for the release of the Lockerbie bomber in exchange for drilling rights before they begin drilling off the coast of Libya. (0:20)

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BP Might Be Making Blood Money Outside Libya, Says Senator

Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) said Wednesday that if allegations claiming BP arranged for the release of the Lockerbie  bomber in exchange for drilling rights, then any money BP earns on drilling outside the coast of Libya might be blood money. (0:24)

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