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GNA Prime Minister to propose mini-government with Haftar as commander of Libya’s army

Feb 13, 2017

The Head of the Presidential Council of the UN-brokered Government of National Accord, Fayez Al-Serraj, is going to propose an initiative for forming a mini-government as part of a transitional phase, aiming at getting Libya out of its…

British Ambassador Millett seconds Presidential Council’s rejection of Libyan National Guard

Feb 13, 2017

The British Ambassador to Libya, Peter Millett has said that he agrees with the Presidential Council on rejecting the endorsement and acceptance of the newly formed Libyan National Guard.Millett tweeted Monday morning, "Endorse PC…

Man to sue Uber over revealing love affair

Feb 13, 2017

BBC - A businessman in southern France is suing ride-hailing company Uber over his wife's discovery of rides he took to see his lover, his lawyer said.The man says he once requested an Uber driver from his wife's phone.Despite…

Gaddafi asked Mohammed Al Maktoum to help Libya create Dubai-style city

Feb 13, 2017

The former Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, once sought the help of Dubai’s ruler to build a modern city similar to Dubai in the Libya, but the plans stalled due to corruption and inner fighting, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum…

Hungary says to reopen embassy in Tripoli soon

Feb 12, 2017

The Hungarian Ambassador to Libya met with the Presidential Council's Deputy Head, Ahmed Mitig, in Tripoli and discussed the reopening of the Hungarian Embassy in the capital soon.Mitig also discussed with Hungary's Ambassador the…

Foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier elected President of Germany

Feb 12, 2017

BBC - Former German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been elected president by a parliamentary assembly.The Social Democrat, 61, is one of Germany's most popular politicians.The post is largely ceremonial, but…

Al-Ahli Tripoli wins 3-1 against Ghana’s All Stars at CAF Champions League

Feb 12, 2017

Al-Ahli Tripoli team won its first match at the CAF Champions League against Ghanaian All Stars team 3-1 in Ghana.The match was played at Ghana's Tamali Stadium, and Al-Ahli showed stunning performance taking control of the whole…

HoR member accuses Italy of shooting down Haftar’s helicopter, Italian Embassy finds it…

Feb 12, 2017

The Italian Embassy in Libya has expressed bewilderment about the accusations of the House of Representatives' member Ibrahim Al-Zaghid, who accused Italy of downing an mi-35 helicopter in Hun, central Libya on Friday.Al-Zaghid…

Ghadames airport reopens after three years of closure

Feb 12, 2017

Ghadames airport, some 650 km away from Tripoli, has reopened after three years of closure.Libyan Airlines said it will operate one flight between Tripoli's Mitiga Airport and Ghadames Airport every Tuesday.It added that the…

Switzerland votes on easing rules to grant citizenship

Feb 12, 2017

BBC - People in Switzerland have been voting to decide whether the country's strict rules on citizenship should be relaxed.Being born in Switzerland does not guarantee citizenship. Non-Swiss residents must typically wait 12…

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