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A cargo vessel that was due to pick up arms for Saudi Arabia has docked in the French port of Le Havre following demonstrations by peace campaigners against the shipments.The ship had been anchored just outside the port but then left…

Tunisian is going to host a ministerial meeting for the neighboring countries of Libya next week to discuss the current conflict in the country, London-based Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper has reported. It added that Tunisia is aiming to…

Milk and dates are something Libyans cannot really argue about when it comes to breaking their fasting in Ramadan, but something else they all agree with is a Libyan entreating soap opera - a drama series or a comedy one - that can have…

The UN Security Council called on Friday for a ceasefire in Libya's capital, Tripoli, urging "both sides of the fighting" to lay down weapons and go back to the dialogue and political process. In a statement issued by the German Mission…

Politico has reported that Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) has hired a second Washington lobbying firm, but this one will be working for free."Prime Policy Group will lobby for the United Nations-backed regime in Tripoli,…

Tens of illegal migrants trying to reach Europe drowned in the Mediterranean on Friday and 100 more were sent back to Libya, the United Nations said.This happened while Italian authorities signalling opposition to more migration from…

The Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday it was gravely concerned about the safety of Mohamed Al-Qarij and Mohamed Al-Shibani, Libyan journalists working for Libya Alahrar TV Channel, who disappeared on May 02 covering fighting in…

The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) inaugurated its first international headquarters in Houston Friday.The new office has been mandated to lead a 60 billion USD procurement drive to upgrade Libya’s oil and gas sector and increase…

Libya’s Government of National Accord's Minister of Economy has issued an order suspending the operations of 40 foreign companies including French oil multinational Total.The move is thought to have been prompted by the reluctance by…

The Sudanese opposition leaders are threatening to launch a nationwide civil disobedience movement after accusing the military council of delaying the transfer of power to civilians.Media reported in Wednesday that both sides had…