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David__77

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Sun Jan 1, 2012, 01:14 AM Jan 2012

Libyan rebel chief warns Egypt over pro-Gaddafi TV [View all]

TRIPOLI Dec 31 (Reuters) - A powerful Libyan militia leader warned Egypt on Saturday he would use force to close its embassy and shut the border if the military rulers failed to cut off a Gaddafi-era state television station that has broadcast footage of his old speeches.

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The station had no signal on Saturday, but residents in Tripoli said they had watched the channel, which had the same name and logo as Al Jamahiriya, broadcasting on Friday.

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"We will take all measures, including the closing of the border, expelling Egyptians and closing down the Egyptian embassy and consulate."

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http://af.reuters.com/article/libyaNews/idAFL6E7NV07120111231

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