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Egyptian warplanes destroy 12 arms-laden vehicles en route to western Libya

Jun 27, 2017

Egyptian air strikes destroyed 12 vehicles loaded with arms, ammunition and explosive material trying to cross the border from Libya, the army spokesman was quoted by Reuters as saying on Tuesday.The air force acted after hearing…

Libya’s oil output barrels away from one million bpd

Jun 27, 2017

The Libyan oil output has experienced a remarkable hike reaching over 935.000 barrels per day (bpd) according to state oil firm's sources quoted by Reuters on Tuesday.According to the sources, Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC)…

Ukrainian colonel killed in car bomb attack in Kiev

Jun 27, 2017

A colonel in Ukraine's military intelligence was killed by a car bomb in central Kiev on Tuesday, the defense ministry said, describing the incident as a "terrorist act," Reuters reported.Police said an explosive device in the…

Libyan young man sets himself on fire at Martyrs Square (Video inside)

Jun 27, 2017

A Libyan young man committed suicide on Monday by setting himself on fire at the crowded Martyrs Square in Tripoli while many people were outside celebrating Eid Al-Fitr.According to the Libyan Emergency and Safety Department in…

Israel strikes Hamas locations in Gaza after rocket fire

Jun 27, 2017

The Israeli army has bombed targets in the Gaza Strip overnight after a rocket was fired from the blockaded Palestinian territory, Al-Jazeera reported.Israeli attacks were recorded in at least three locations in Hamas-governed Gaza,…

Syria preparing for another chemical attack, White House says

Jun 27, 2017

The White House said on Monday it appears the Syrian government is preparing another chemical weapons attack and warned that Bashar al-Assad and his military would "pay a heavy price" if it conducts such an attack.The White House…

Irish ship saves 712 immigrants off Libyan coast

Jun 26, 2017

An Irish naval ship has rescued 712 people, including pregnant women and infants, off the coast of the Libyan capital of Tripoli as part of an international migrant-rescue effort, Ireland's Defence Forces say.The Le Eithne ship led…

Saudi Arabia detains two Libyan military officials doing Umrah in Mecca.

Jun 26, 2017

Saudi Arabian authorities detained Sunday two Libyan military officials from western Libya - Al-Zawiya city.The two officials are police captain, Mahmoud Ben Rajab, and the central security brigade of Al-Zawiya Mohammed Hussein.…

27 towers evacuated in England after failure in fire alarm tests

Jun 26, 2017

Britain said 27 high-rise apartment blocks had failed fire safety checks carried out after the deadly Grenfell Tower blaze, including several in north London where residents were forced to evacuate amid chaotic scenes late on Friday,…

Syrian dissident denied asylum in US for allegedly holding meeting for terror-linked groups

Jun 26, 2017

A prominent Syrian dissident has been told he cannot get political asylum in the United States because he organized a conference with Syrian opposition groups — even though the American government has supported members of those same…

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