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Libyan PM arrives in Moscow to discuss Russia’s support for fragile GNA

Mar 02, 2017

Russia is hosting the head of Libya’s U.N.-backed government, part of efforts to expand its clout in the fractured country.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Thursday with Faez Sarraj, the prime minister of the unity…

Syrian regime forces backed by Russian air raids enter IS-held Palmyra

Mar 02, 2017

BBC - Syrian government forces have entered the ancient city of Palmyra, pushing back militants from so-called Islamic State (IS), activists say.The troops and their allies, backed by Russian air strikes, have reportedly seized part…

Arrests and clashes in northern Tripoli

Mar 02, 2017

The coastal road that lies between Allous and Qasir Akhyar districts in northern Tripoli was shut down by protesters from the area.Eyewitnesses told the media that the cars had to drive away from the road and use other roads to…

Snapchat firm valued at 24 billion US dollars

Mar 02, 2017

Snap, owner of messaging app Snapchat, has priced its shares at $17 ahead of Thursday's listing on the US stock market.The flotation values the business at $24bn, although Snap has never made a profit.It will turn the…

Federer loses Dubai Championships second round to Russian qualifier

Mar 02, 2017

BBC - Australian Open champion Roger Federer suffered a shock defeat by Russian qualifier Evgeny Donskoy in the Dubai Championships second round.Federer lost 3-6 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (7-5) to the world number 116.Federer had three…

Haftar-led forces lose 10 fighters in western Benghazi clashes

Mar 02, 2017

Ten fighters for the Khalifa Haftar-led forces of Operation Dignity were killed and others wounded in clashes against Benghazi Mujahideen Shura Council (BMSC) in western Benghazi.Sources from the Benghazi Medical Centre (BMC) said…

UN says all Syrian parties committed human rights violations

Mar 02, 2017

BBC - UN human rights investigators say Syrian civilians fell victim to war crimes committed by all parties during the battle for Aleppo last year.Daily air strikes by Syria's government and its ally Russia claimed hundreds of…

Sayala says neighbouring countries are vital for establishing reconciliation in Libya

Mar 02, 2017

The Foreign Minister of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) Mohammed Sayala has expressed how vital the neighbouring countries are in establishing grounds for national reconciliation among Libyan factions.According to the…

Russia slams NATO’s 2011 intervention in Libya ahead of Al-Serraj’s visit

Mar 01, 2017

The Kremlin has revived its criticism of the U.S.-led intervention in Libya, days ahead of a possible visit by the war-torn north African country’s prime minister, state news agency Itar-Tass reports.The NATO operation in 2011…

Central Bank of Libya and British Ambassador discuss economic cooperation

Mar 01, 2017

The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Siddiq Al-Kabeer, met with the British Ambassador to Libya, Peter Millett, at the CBL's HQ in Tripoli on Tuesday.The two officials discussed the possible UK cooperation and solutions…

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