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NATO must prevent Russia from having stronger presence in Libya, General-Secretary says

Oct 09, 2017

NATO should not let Russia strengthen its presence in divided Libya as Moscow’s involvement in the peace settlement process in Syria has only created an "even more difficult situation," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said…

Libyan author Hisham Matar wins The Geschwister-Scholl-Preis for “The Return”

Oct 08, 2017

The Libyan author Hisham Matar has won a new international literary award for his book "The Return."On Thursday, the New York-born writer was awarded The Geschwister-Scholl-Preis for his "The Return" book, which recounts the story…

Egypt qualifies to World Cup 2018 in Russia, thanks to Salah

Oct 08, 2017

Egypt scored a 95th-minute penalty to beat Congo 2-1 and so reach the World Cup for the first time in over a quarter of a century.Mohamed Salah was the Egyptian hero, scoring both goals, in a win that takes them to the tournament…

Here’s a Libyan joke, Mr. Johnson: You’re silly for a diplomat

Oct 08, 2017

If you are looking for a top diplomat of one of the most powerful countries in the world – the United Kingdom – to turn a conference on internal matters in his country to a platform to insult the dignity of another country, then you should…

Thousands of trapped immigrants found in Sabratha camps

Oct 08, 2017

Thousands of migrants have been found trapped in camps in Libya the past days after they were caught amid the fighting over the northwestern city of Sabratha, officials said Sunday, according to the Associated Press.Over 4,000…

Libyan navy fires at oil-smuggling vessel

Oct 08, 2017

The Libyan coastguard has opened fire on an oil tanker carrying contraband fuel, a spokesperson for the navy told AFP on Saturday.“The ‘Goeast’, flying the Comoran flag, was spotted three days ago heading for Abu Kamash and took…

East Libya forces prepare to take control of Tripoli, military chief says

Oct 07, 2017

A military chief of staff of the east-based Libyan House of Representatives (HoR) has vowed to march with 35.000 fighters to Tripoli and liberate it from "militias."Abdelrazik Al-Nadori told the Swiss German-Language newspaper Neuen…

UN Security Council extends authorization to intercept vessels smuggling migrants off Libya

Oct 07, 2017

UN Security Council has extended authorization to intercept vessels suspected of smuggling migrants through Libya for third one-year period.Condemning the continued smuggling of migrants through Libya and off its coast — thereby…

Bodies of Egyptian Copts beheaded by IS in Sirte found

Oct 07, 2017

The bodies of 21 Egyptian Christians killed by Islamic State in its former Libyan stronghold of Sirte have been recovered, the attorney general’s office said on Friday.The bodies were found in the same orange jumpsuits the…

Fighting rocks downtown Libyan capital, four killed

Oct 06, 2017

Fighting has erupted earlier in Arada area in Libya's capital, Tripoli between two local armed groups over unspecified reasons. Heavy gunfire and military presence were heard and seen in the area since the…

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