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Eastern forces already devised plan to control Tripoli, says spokesman

Jul 11, 2017

The spokesman of the eastern forces of Operation Dignity led by Khalifa Haftar, Ahmed Al-Mismary, revealed on Monday that they had already placed military tactics for the control of Libya's capital, Tripoli, and all of the western…

Health Ministry: 4 deaths, 21 injuries in east Tripoli clashes

Jul 11, 2017

The Health Ministry of the Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli announced Monday that the aftermath of the clashes in Garabulli and Gawea areas on both Sunday and Monday led to the killing of four people and injuring of 21.…

UN delegate to Syria: Ceasefire holding as Geneva talks kick-start

Jul 11, 2017

The UN's special envoy for Syria has said that a US and Russia-brokered ceasefire in the country's southwest was generally holding despite some "teething problems," adding he hoped it would contribute positively to talks between the…

US ponders reopening embassy in Tripoli, consulate in Benghazi and intelligence sharing with Libya

Jul 11, 2017

A new diplomatic and military policy for Libya that could significantly expand US involvement in the country could be finalized by the Trump administration in the next few weeks, according to two US officials, the CNN reported.The…

Libya’s Supreme Judiciary Council hails Libyan Foreign Bank’s efforts in annulling…

Jul 10, 2017

The Supreme Judiciary Council in Libya has extended thanks to the Libyan Foreign Bank (LFB) for doing remarkable work in the case filed by the Tunisian company (LMS) against it at Tunisian courts.In a letter signed by the Chairman of…

Russian Rosneft oil firm starting lifting oil from Libya

Jul 10, 2017

The Russia'n oil firm, Rosneft, has begun lifting oil from Libya, the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) Mustafa Sanallah, told reporters on Monday, according to Reuters."Yes, they started," Sanallah told reporters when…

UNSMIL concerned over clashes in east Tripoli

Jul 10, 2017

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said Sunday that it was concerned of the clashes that erupted in eastern Tripoli on Sunday between forces aligned with the Salvation Government and forces of the Government of…

Al-Ahli Tripoli qualifies for CAf Champions League quarterfinals after draw with Zamalek

Jul 10, 2017

Al Ahli Tripoli drew 2-2 away to Zamalek on Sunday to ensure they pipped the Egyptian side to a place in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals.The five-time winner, Zamalek needed a victory to claim second spot in Group B…

Turkey issues arrest warrants of 72 university staff related to 2016 coup

Jul 10, 2017

Turkey issued arrest warrants for 72 university staff, state media said on Monday, including a former adviser to the main opposition leader who staged a mass rally on Sunday to protest a crackdown since a failed military coup last year,…

Royal Jordanian, Kuwait Airways exempted from laptop bans aboard flights to US

Jul 10, 2017

Royal Jordanian and Kuwait Airways are the latest Middle East carriers to be exempted from an in-cabin ban on laptops and other large electronic devices on flights to the United States.The Jordanian and Kuwaiti airlines join…

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