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Nokia classic 3310 handset to return to the market

Feb 14, 2017

Now here’s a blast from the past – Nokia are expected to be bringing back their classic 3310 handset.While most of us now carry around all-singing all-dancing iPhones and smart devices, the hugely popular Nokia mobile is set to…

UN concerned over formation of parallel military bodies in Libya, Kobler says

Feb 16, 2017

The UN delegate to Libya, Martin Kobler, said that the efforts to form parallel military forces in Libya that could hinder the implementation of the country’s peace process are a cause of concern."Attempts to create parallel bodies…

Toshiba chairman resigns over multi-billion dollar loss

Feb 14, 2017

BBC - Toshiba chairman Shigenori Shiga has resigned, hours after the Japanese conglomerate revealed details of a multi-billion dollar loss.Earlier Toshiba had delayed issuing its results, but it then said it was set to report a…

EU expects same number of illegal migrants crossing in 2017 as in 2016

Feb 15, 2017

The European Union should expect as many migrants crossing from Libya this year as last, when a record number disembarked in Italy, the head of the bloc's border agency said on Wednesday, reported Reuters.Some 1.6 million refugees…

US national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns over contacts with Russia

Feb 14, 2017

National security adviser Michael Flynn knew he had to resign after he misled the vice-president, a White House official has said, according to the BBC."He knew he had become a lightning rod and he made that decision," Kellyanne…

Libyan Wings airliner started flying to Medina for Umrah

Feb 15, 2017

The Libyan Wings airliner has started carrying out flights from Libya to Saudi Arabian Medina city on a fixed schedule for Umrah religious rituals.The airliner thanked the travel agencies for putting in good efforts to help it…

N.Korean leader’s half brother killed in Malaysia

Feb 14, 2017

BBC - The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Kim Jong-nam, has been killed in an attack in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.Malaysian police say he was waiting at the airport for a flight to Macau on Monday when a…

Kobler describes Al-Jalaa hospital in Tripoli as “devastated”

Feb 15, 2017

The Head of the UNSMIL, Martin Kobler, said Wednesday, after a visit to Al-Jalaa Women and Children Hospital, that the hospital is in dire need for funding and support.After meeting the Director of the hospital, Ahmed Shati, Kobler…

Egyptian army enters Libyan territories to free 133 Egyptian nationals from Ajdabiya

Feb 14, 2017

The Egyptian military spokesperson announced on Tuesday that army forces from Egypt were able to free 133 Egyptian nationals, who had previously been kidnapped in Libya.The statement did not give details about the nature of the…

Female suspect arrested in Malaysia over killing of N.Korea leader’s half-brother

Feb 15, 2017

BBC - A female suspect has been arrested in Malaysia in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother.Local police said that the woman was arrested at the airport in the capital Kuala Lumpur where Kim…

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