Two brothers identified behind Brussels attacks

Two of the suicide bombers who carried out attacks in Brussels on Tuesday have been named as brothers Khalid and Brahim el-Bakraoui, Belgian nationals. The federal prosecutor said Brahim was part of the attack at Zaventem airport that…

Sao Tome and Principe defeats Libya in AFCON match

Sao Tome and Principe team has beaten Libya team 2-1 in the 16-round of the Gabon 2017 AFCON qualifiers.The two teams played the match at Sao Tome stadium Wednesday and by the win of Sao Tome and Principe, it now has gained 3 points…

Egyptian FM calls on Tobruk Parliament to endorse GNA, ASAP

Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, requested on Tuesday that Libya’s Tobruk parliament hold an urgent meeting in order to endorse the newly formed Government of National Accord (GNA).Along with representatives from other Arab…

Libya GNA offers to compensate for IRA terror victims

The reported establishment of a governmental committee in Libya to assess compensation claims from victims of Colonel Gaddafi-sponsored IRA terrorism is an important development, MPs have been told.Foreign Office Minister…

Kobler calls off visit to Tripoli, no reasons given

UN delegate to Libya, Martin Kobler, said he had to cancel his visit to Tripoli without saying what the reasons were.Kobler clarified Wednesday morning on his Twitter account that the UNSMIL was intending to pave the way for the…

Martin Kobler: GNA in Tripoli within days

The head of the U.N. mission to Libya says the new unity government will install itself in Tripoli within days.Martin Kobler told reporters on Tuesday that he doesn’t have the exact date but, “I know it’s a matter of days not…

Aqilah Saleh heads to the UAE on a formal visit

The President of Tobruk Parliament, Aqilah Saleh, traveled Tuesday to the UAE upon an invitation by the UAE President, Khalifa All Nahiyan.The media consultant of Tobruk Parliament's President, Fathi Al-Mariyami, said the visit…

Clashes in Al-Jumhuriyah Bank in Bab Ben Ghashir

Heavy fire exchange took place Monday in one of the branches of Al-Jumhuriyah Bank in Bab Ben Ghashir area in Tripoli between an armed group that stormed the bank and security personnel.Sources and eyewitnesses said that the armed…

Derna Shura Council executes eight ISIS men

Derna Shura Council executed eight ISIS militants on Monday who were charged with killing acts and explosions in Derna over the last period.Derna Shura Council explained that the ISIS militants were captured by the security…