Russia pondering easing arms embargo on Libya

Russia is ready to consider easing an arms embargo for Libya, the Interfax news agency cited Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov as saying on Wednesday.The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord Faiz…

Two Reuters journalists apprehended in Myanmar

The government of Myanmar said the two missing Reuters journalists are detained by police.Reuters said Myanmar security officials did not clarify why both Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were apprehended in YangonThe international…

Merriam-Webster dictionary : “feminism” word of the year

Merriam-Webster said search of the word by people was up 70% on 2016, claiming that the interest in the expression was driven by women's marches, new TV shows and films on women's issues and the string of news stories on sexual assault…

The Federal Bloc welcomes the prospect of elections

The National Federal Bloc welcomed holding presidential or legislative elections in Libya if there are "guarantees of integrity, transparency and a safe environment for voters."The bloc, in a statement, on Tuesday, called for its…

UCI: Tour de France champion, Froome failed drugs test

Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), cycling's governing body, said on Wednesday, that four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome failed a drugs test during the Vuelta race in September.The UCI did not suspend Froome from…

Libyan women call for more involvement in politics

28 leading Libyan women discussed in a two-day consultative meeting, organized by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the impact of women's participation in the…