Fears of potential unrest as Tunisia, Morocco and Libya, along with several other Arab countries, import much of their wheat from the two warring European countries

PM said to escape shooting attack unharmed; parliament scheduled to convene Thursday to name successor

Dual US citizen, whose forces are accused of atrocities and who's widely believed to have worked with CIA, is seeking country's highest post to 'lead our people in a fateful stage'

Country's first-ever direct presidential election, set to take place on December 24, follows years of violence and revolt that toppled the Libyan dictator in 2011

Son of dictator deposed in 2011 revolution was the face of his father's decades-long regime to the West; he is confident court's wish to try him can be 'negotiated away'

Scientist also accused of giving nuclear know-how to Libya, North Korea; was placed under effective house arrest in 2004 after admitting he shared tech with the 3 rogue nations

Analysts lament world leaders appearing to accept region's nations being wrecked and divided for the foreseeable future: 'You can’t be safe if your neighbors’ house is on fire'

Local media reports al-Saadi Gaddafi released after being acquitted on charges dating back to uprising against his father’s rule

Meeting in Baghdad, leaders call for renewed efforts to reach 'just and comprehensive peace' between Israel and Palestinians and for creation of independent Palestinian state

Sla Dar Bishi in Tripoli is now in the hands of local militias amid the chaotic civil war; World Organization of Jews in Libya hopes it will be restored one day