But Libyan officials attending the meeting said the land was an integral part of their country's territory.

But this week, Libyan officials indicated that their leader would attend the meeting.

Libyan officials said 78 people on the plane were killed.

Refugees faced discrimination from Libyan officials when moving in the country and seeking employment.

But then Libyan officials decided to dismantle and store it "for security reasons."

Top Libyan officials, by contrast, have pointed to economic considerations.

A Libyan official said today that his nation would be happy to help if asked.

And, as every Libyan official inevitably points out, only a quarter of the country has properly been explored for oil.

But Libyan officials strongly deny that the pilots are dead.

On Saturday, Libyan officials waited until nearly dark before taking journalists for a drive around the plant.