Celine Dion mourns her brother
BBCThe older brother of Canadian singer Celine Dion has died of cancer, two days after her husband also died.Daniel Dion, 59, died on Saturday near Montreal, a statement by the singer's spokeswoman said.Ms Dion's…
Iran turns new leaf as sanctions lifted
BBCIran "has opened a new chapter" in its ties with the world, President Hassan Rouhani said, hours after international nuclear sanctions were lifted.The move came after the international nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, said Iran had…
Serraj government falsifies statements under its name
Libyan NewsThe Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has issued a statement to warn all media bodies, local or international, and all Libyans that all of the resolutions issued under its name are fake.It…
New ISIS video, this time from Benghazi
HeavyIn a new video purportedly released by the Islamic State, ISIS militants in “Wilayat al-Barqah,” Libya are shown taking on opposition forces. Wilayat al-Barqah is one of three Islamic State “wilayats,” or “provinces,” announced…
Al-Za’tari condemns Benghazi power plant assault
UNSMILThe Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Libya, Mr. Ali Al-Za’tari, strongly condemns the recent attacks on a power plant in the city of…
Martin Kobler calls for release of Al-Shirshari children
UNSMILThe Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, reiterates his strong condemnation of the kidnapping of Alshirshari children from Surman, and…
Al Jazeera America to close, only after three working years
IndependentThe cable news channel Al Jazeera America is closing up shop in April.Employees were informed of the decision on Wednesday less than three years since the channel's debut in August 2013.“While Al Jazeera…
Friends to reunite for a special two-hour episode
IndependentIt is hoped that all six cast members will be 'in the same room at the same time'The Friends cast have been confirmed to reunite for a two-hour special.Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross…
ISIS claims responsibility for Jakarta attacks
Independent'Islamic State fighters...targeted foreign nationals and the security forces charged with protecting them,' it saidIsis has reportedly claimed responsibility for the Jakarta attacks in a statement released…
WHO: Ebola outbreak officially over
IndependentThe UN agency's announcement brings to an end two years of horror — though it does not mean that the disease will not returnThe World Health Organisation has announced that the two-year Ebola outbreak is…