Comment during joint press conference with Chilean President comes only two days after the premier's office indicated a new peace initiative was being prepared.

Libyan government spokesman says they hope to regain control of rebel-held Zawiyah, which they shelled earlier in day; Interpol delivers global 'Orange Notice' for Gadhafi and inner circle.

US Jewish leaders stated that contrary to some reports, during a meeting they had earlier this week with President Barack Obama at the White House ''there was no expression of hostility toward Israel or its government.''

Several hundred gather in Libya's capital chanting 'Gadhafi is the enemy of God!'; pro-Gadhafi forces attack rebel positions elsewhere in Libya.

Soldiers fire rockets at anti-government demonstrators in the country's north, killing two people, rebels say

Government forces reportedly fire tear gas on protesters rallying against Gaddafi following Friday prayers.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) welcomed the statement from designer John Galliano accepting responsibility for his behavior and apologizing for his anti-Semitic remarks.

While much of the fashion world remained quiet about top Dior designer John Galliano's alleged anti-Semitic attacks, Karl Lagerfeld said he was ''furious'' over the damage done to fashion's image.

Pope Benedict XVI exonerates the Jewish people as a whole from responsibility for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in a new book due to be published this month, prompting praise from Jewish groups.

Internet service reportedly down as opposition calls for protesters to march out of mosques after noon prayers in demonstrations demanding the ouster of the long-time leader.