Norway Live Blog

Norway has recognised Libya's opposition-run governing council as the country's legitimate government, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

"Norway now considers the National Transitional Council as Libya's legitimate authority," Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said in a statement.

Norway, which took part in the NATO-led mission over Libya with six F-16 fighter jets until the end of July, had until now refused to "recognise" the NTC, insisting it only recognised states, not their governments.

"We have to turn to the future. As soon as the situation in Libya allows it, it will be important to put in place a broad and inclusive transition government that can run the country during the transition phase to come," Stoere said.

The Norwegian parliament observed a minute’s silence to honour the 77 people killed eleven days ago - the country’s King also took part in the ceremony.

Earlier, Fredrik Hjort Kraby, Norway police prosecutor, gave an update on their investigation.

"It's way too soon to say anything, whether he is insane or sane. And that's for the psychiatrist to decide. And we will just await the investigation."

Norway's parliament has been holding a memorial service in memory of the 77 victims of last month's massacre. The Prime Minister called on fellow politicians to show restraint as they begin to discuss the issues in coming days.

Norway's parliament has been holding a memorial service in memory of the 77 victims of last month's massacre. The Prime Minister called on fellow politicians to show restraint as they begin to discuss the issues in coming days.