March 12, 2010 - Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi had criticised a Swiss vote against the building of minarets and urged Muslims to boycott the country. U.S. state department rep, Mr. Crowley, described it as "lots of words, not necessarily a lot of sense." Libya and Switzerland are embroiled in a long-running diplomatic row. "I regret that my comments have become an obstacle to further progress in our bilateral relationship," Mr. Crowley said. Last week, Libya's National Oil Corporation warned US oil firms of possible "repercussions" over Mr. Crowley's reaction. Click below for story.
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