The week’s news in brief: September 19
US prosecutors pursuing alleged bribery in Africa have Och-Ziff, the hedge fund, in their sights
David Cameron deserves to be excoriated for his Libya intrusion
The former UK prime minister has repeated many Iraq war mistakes, writes Sebastian Payne
Putin’s balance sheet in the Middle East
All in all the president’s record looks good, with achievements that keep the US off balance
US launches air strikes against Isis base in Libya
Bombing raids to aid advances by UN-backed government forces
Three French soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Libya
First acknowledgment by Paris that special forces operate there
Failed Libyan assassination plot yields a London property bargain
National Crime Agency is seizing Wembley house to settle unpaid tax bill
Libyan forces appeal for western arms to press home Sirte gains
Isis snipers have taken position in the city armed with rifles that can hit targets 2km away
Prosecutor drops Libya rendition charges against MI6
Insufficient evidence of role in renditions to warrant prosecution, says CPS after reviewing case
Henrique Capriles rallies voter revolt in Venezuela
Opposition leader seeks recall referendum to remove president Maduro
US and UK determined to stop Isis building ‘stronghold’ in Libya
Obama avoids blaming UK to focus on reinforcing new government in Tripoli
Obama laments fallout from Libya on White House foreign policy
Intervention crystallised ideas that defined presidential tenure
Obama criticises ‘free riding’ allies in 2011 Libya campaign
US president takes aim at UK and France for turmoil following Col Gaddafi’s fall
US eyes new campaign in Libya against Isis
Potential for concerted air strikes and limited special forces if threat increases
War and strife have cost Libya $68bn in lost oil revenues
Lost production has come after oilfield shutdowns and port disruptions
UK aware Libyan rebels included ‘extremist elements’
Liam Fox says ‘there was no plan for regime change’ despite military action against Gaddafi
Libya reaches most critical juncture since Gaddafi’s fall
After oil exporter’s descent into violence, hopes are pinned on prospect of a new government
Oil trading houses tweak old playbook in market rout
Independent traders help cash-strapped producers get their oil to market
Germany’s political contribution to the fight against Isis
To be credible, a considerable investment in defence is required, writes Constanze Stelzenmüller
Clinton and Democrats pounce on Trump in debate
White House rivals clash in debate — but unite in opposition to Trump’s ‘ban Muslims’ call
Tony Blair says he urged Gaddafi to quit ahead of air strikes
Libya presents ‘real security problem’ for the west, former premier tells MPs
Vitol close to deal with Libya oil group
Trader to help deliver fuel to war-torn African country
Libyan man arrested over 1984 Yvonne Fletcher killing
Man in 50s arrested in UK as police suspect broader conspiracy
