| Pakistan needn't worry. They have regular military coups, some time after which the government is turned over to the civilians, just to remind them who they like ruling them best. |
...who single-handedly turned a moderately prosperous kingdom into a dictator's fantasyland...
42-year autocratic regime.
The red, black and green flag emblazoned with a white crescent and star fluttered in the breeze Thursday under overcast skies. The flag used under Qadaffy was solid green.
Libyan officials could not be reached for comment on the change.
Libyan diplomats abroad have been pledging allegiance to the rebels gradually after the rebellion erupted nearly six months ago, but defections surged this week as rebels entered Tripoli in a stunning breakthrough.