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July 28, 2011

Britain Expels Libyan Diplomats, Recognizes Rebels 
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Britain has expelled Libyan diplomats loyal to Col. Muammar Gaddafi and
pledged to recognize Libyan rebels in their place. The move follows a
decision by Britain, the United States, and 30 others to treat the
rebels as Libya's legitimate government. In Tripoli, Libyan Deputy
Minister Khalid Kaim said the Gaddafi regime would take the matter
before the World Court.

Khalid Kaim: "I know that the British government will do whatever is
possible to prevent us from take legal actions there in Britain but we
will try and we will exhaust all means to do that. I'm sure they can't
prevent us from going to the International Court of Justice to stop this
illegal and irresponsible move by the British government."