four-decade

A Benghazi-based Libyan political activist says embattled leader Moammar Gadhafi’s diplomatic efforts will amount to nothing saying Gadhafi has lost legitimacy to rule the country after what he described as his four-decade long repressive dictatorship.

Analyst: Gadhafi’s Diplomatic Efforts Failing 2011

Referring to his four-decade career, Allen – whose latest film, Midnight in Paris, is unveiled at the Cannes film festival – admitted that endurance was "an achievement of sorts, but not the one that I care about"."

Woody Allen: 'None of my films will be remembered' 2011

In a four-decade career, Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons has never done network television.

Jeremy Irons Shares Why He Chose SVU as His Network TV Debut 2011

So far, the U.S. government has refused to suggest an end to the Assad family's four-decade dynasty.

U.S. sends message to Syria, Congress 2011

Jadallah Azous Al-Talhi, a leading member of the ruling establishment and a prime minister in the 1980s, appealed to rebel leaders for dialogue on Monday, in the clearest sign yet Gaddafi may be ready to compromise with opponents challenging his four-decade rule.

Libya Rebels Reject Potential Gaddafi Offer To Step Down: Reports 2011

So far, the U.S. government has refused to suggest an end to the Assad family's four-decade dynasty.

U.S. sends message to Syria, Congress 2011

But it is still unclear how far the U.S. — and its international allies — might have to go to convince Gadhafi that his four-decade reign in Libya must end.

Obama: Gadhafi's time is up as Libya's leader 2011

So far, the U.S. government has refused to suggest an end to the Assad family's four-decade dynasty.

U.S. sends message to Syria, Congress 2011

But it is still unclear how far the U.S. — and its international allies — might have to go to convince Gadhafi that his four-decade reign in Libya must end.

Obama: Gadhafi's time is up as Libya's leader 2011

However, Hama residents on Friday said the dialogue process was a fig leaf designed to create the impression of inclusiveness, but instead maintain a status quo of absolute power among the four-decade old regime.

Syrian rebel city welcomes US ambassador with roses 2011