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    Libya Bracing for Civil War

    Libya has seen increasing violence since the long-time strongman Moammar Gadhafi was killed three years ago. This weekend, some 72 people were killed, and the nation appears to be on the brink of a major conflict. Saudi Arabia and Turkey has closed embassies and evacuated personnel. The US is reportedly watching the situation "minute by minute."

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    By Warren Olney • May 20, 2014 • 1 min read

    Libya has seen increasing violence since the long-time strongman Moammar Gadhafi was killed three years ago. This weekend, some 72 people were killed, and the nation appears to be on the brink of a major conflict. Saudi Arabia and Turkey has closed embassies and evacuated personnel. The US is reportedly watching the situation "minute by minute." Borzou Daragahi is in Cairo for the Financial Times.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Borzou Daragahi

      BuzzFeed News

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Whose Housing Recovery Is It?
    1. 0:00Libya Bracing for Civil WarYou’re reading this
    2. 8:20Who's Being Left Out of the 'Housing Recovery?'
    3. 13:40Who’s Being Left Out of the “Housing Recovery?”
    4. 73:25Canine Communication and the Hidden Language of Dogs at Play
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