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2014

3 killed in western Libya airstrikes

Three members of the Dawn of Libya militia were killed on Sunday, while others injured in airstrikes by forces loyal to retired army general Khalifa Haftar near Libya's border with Tunisia, a military source said."A Haftar airplane…

Libya’s Last Glimpse of Hope

Mohamed Eljarh - Foreign PolicyLibya is in a sorry state. Fighting continues at the extremist-controlled international airport in Tripoli, which the Libyan air force attacked last week. City centers are still embroiled in conflict…

Saudia ‘unable to cope with modern market’

Saudi GazetteThe Shoura Council’s transport committee has recommended Saudi Arabian Airlines hire co-pilots who have the required training and retired military pilots specialized in aviation to lead internal flights, Al-Eqtisadiah…

UN calls for fresh Libya talks to end violence

TRIPOLI: The United Nations mission to Libya Wednesday (Dec 3) said it will call fresh talks between warring factions in an attempt to end months of violence and political deadlock in the country.UN Special…

Libya: a two state solution?

By: George JofféSince the downfall of Muammar Gaddafi, a power vacuum has led Libya down a path of factionalism and war. Isolated from both Tobruk and Tripoli's rule, extremists and separatists thrive, leaving the future of Libya…

Italy’s Far-right Opposes Muslim Swim Class

A swimming pool in northern Italy has supported an initiative by the local Islamic center and announced courses, specially designed for Muslim women. The effort, planned as way of social integration, is not welcomed by Italian…

Khalifa Haftar vows to ‘take Tripoli’ from Islamists

An anti-Islamist former Libyan general, Khalifa Haftar, said Friday he has given himself two weeks to take Benghazi and three months to recapture the capital Tripoli.The strongman, who is allied to the Libyan parliament, has been…

EU expands Syria sanctions list

LUXEMBOURG: European Union foreign ministers agreed Monday to expand sanctions against Syria, adding 16 names and two entities to the blacklist for their role in a “brutal war” against their own people.The move targeted 14…

Egyptians held in Libya with fake visas

Libyan HerladEgyptians with fake travel documents are continuing to try and arrive and work in Libya. The latest group to be nabbed was sent home from Misrata yesterday. The 55 Egyptians were all reported to have had fake Libyan…

Intel profits: Chip-maker up 13% on recovering PC market

BBCChip-maker Intel said net profit for the third quarter rose to $3.32bn (£2.09bn) from $2.95bn a year earlier.Profit rose as demand for personal computers recovered after previous years of decline. Sales rose 8% to $14.6bn,…

Kerry holds surprise Libya talks in Paris

Al Arabiya NewsU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will hold surprise talks in Paris with his Libyan counterpart on Tuesday amid growing international concern over the turmoil flourishing in the North African nation.Kerry will…

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