THE embattled regime of Muammar Gaddafi has vehemently denied accusations by a UN panel and Western nations that Libyan government forces have committed crimes against humanity and war crimes.

The embattled regime of Muammar Gaddafi today vehemently denied accusations by a UN panel and Western nations that Libyan government forces have committed crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Hundreds of Kuwaitis evacuated their offices to the accompaniment of fiery explosions today as the Gulf emirate staged a mock Iraqi attack to prepare for any lashing out from its unpredictable neighbour.