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National Oil Company moves to foil attempt to illegally sell crude oil by parallel eastern oil…

Apr 23, 2016

The Tripoli-based National Oil Co. said late Friday that it had taken action to block the first export of crude oil by a rival company in Libya’s east.If completed, the sale would create a lucrative revenue stream to a parallel…

Kobler calls for west’s help to fight ISIS in Libya, ahead of Germany’s summit

Apr 21, 2016

The United Nations envoy to Libya, Martin Kobler, has called for western forces to help combat Islamic State in partnership with the country’s new government.With Barack Obama due to meet four European leaders in Germany on Monday…

Yemen peace negotiations to begin in Kuwait

Apr 21, 2016

Peace talks aimed at ending the conflict in Yemen will begin in Kuwait on Thursday, the United Nations says. Houthi rebels have been fighting the Yemeni government since 2014 in a war that has killed over 6,000 people and displaced…

Pop star, Prince, found dead at recording studio aged 57

Apr 21, 2016

Seven-time Grammy winner Prince, who was known for megahits like “When Doves Cry” and “Purple Rain,” has died at the age of 57.Prince was found dead in his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minn. on Thursday.The singer's…

UN largest aid convoy arrives in besieged Al-Rastan, near Homs

Apr 21, 2016

The largest aid convoy so far in Syria has reached a besieged rebel-held town in the centre of the country. Sixty-five lorries are delivering food and medicine to about 120,000 civilians in and around Rastan, in Homs province.The…

NOC: Libya’s oil output can swiftly thrive once the country is stable

Apr 21, 2016

The Director Manager of the National Oil Corporation, Mustafa Sanallah, confirmed that Libya can boost its oil output quickly once stability prevails in the country, pointing out that the NOC is waiting for the kickoff of the UN-backed…

Tobrouk-based HoR fails to meet despite full quorum

Apr 21, 2016

The Tobruk-based House of Representatives has failed to meet again despite reaching a full quorum as more than 130 members arrived in Dar Essalam hotel, where it is holding the session.Sources said the reason behind the failure is…

Closure of oil fields cost Libya $70 billion, Audit Bureau says

Apr 21, 2016

The Libyan Audit Bureau has issued its 2015 report in which it showed that Libya has lost over 70 billion dollars (98 billion dinars) due to the shutdown of oil ports and fields since August 2013.The Audit Bureau report has shown…

Salvation Government blames CBL for late salary payment

Apr 21, 2016

The Tripoli-based Salvation Government has stated that the Central Bank of Libya bears the whole responsibility for late salary payment of employees and other payments for all of the citizens.In a statement Wednesday, the SG said…

WHO provides Benghazi with 10,000 blood bags

Apr 21, 2016

The World Health Organization has provided Benghazi Blood Bank with 10,000 blood bags to help alleviate the lack of blood among the ongoing heavy clashes in the city.The UNSMIL explained Wednesday that the blood cargo was brought…

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