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Two killed in clashes between armed forces in Zliten, northwestern Libya

Feb 20, 2017

Two people were killed and over three others were injured in clashes that broke out in Zliten city on Monday afternoon between the Joint Security Room in Zliten and another force, said to be from Misurata city.Misurata city is…

Iran bans private drones from flying over Tehran

Feb 20, 2017

Iran has banned privately-owned drones from flying over Tehran after at least two devices were shot at in recent weeks over security fears, the BBC wrote on Monday.Licences will now only be granted to "relevant bodies and not…

Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin dies at age of 64

Feb 20, 2017

Sputnik - Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin died at the age of 64, just a day before his 65th birthday, in New York on Monday."A prominent Russian diplomat has passed away while at work. We'd like to express our sincere…

Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt sign a deal to settle down Libya’s political crisis

Feb 20, 2017

The Foreign Minister of Tunisian, Khemaies Jhinaoui, has signed a deal together with Algerian Minister of Maghreb, African Union and Arab League Affairs, Abdelkader Messahel, and the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukri, to settle…

First famine in six years announced in South Sudan

Feb 20, 2017

BBC - A famine has been declared in parts of South Sudan, the first to be announced in any part of the world in six years.The government and the United Nations report that some 100,000 people are facing starvation, with a million…

YouTube to cancel obligatory 30-second ads in 2018

Feb 20, 2017

BBC - YouTube is to scrap "unskippable" 30-second advertisements on the video-streaming service, from 2018.Google confirmed the plan to the BBC's Newsround programme, saying it wanted to focus on "formats that work well for both…

Man United beats Blackburn 2-1, qualifies to FA Cup quarterfinals

Feb 20, 2017

BBC - Zlatan Ibrahimovic came off the bench to score the winner as holders Manchester United had to work hard to beat Championship strugglers Blackburn in the FA Cup fifth round.Striker Ibrahimovic was allowed too much time in the…

Angelina Jolie says Cambodian genocide behind her new film story

Feb 20, 2017

Angelina Jolie has spoken about how Cambodia was her "awakening", as she premiered her new film in the country, the BBC wrote.The actress was speaking exclusively to the BBC before the screening of First They Killed My Father, a…

US-backed Iraqi forces advance on Mosul airport amid fears for civilian lives

Feb 20, 2017

Reuters - U.S.-backed Iraqi forces fought Islamic State fighters on Monday to clear the way to Mosul's airport, on the second day of a ground offensive on the jihadists' remaining stronghold in the western side of the city.Federal…

Al-Serraj wants Russia to persuade Haftar to be part of Libya’s GNA

Feb 20, 2017

The Head of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez Al-Serraj, said he would like to see Russia helping his government to overcome crisis in Libya.Fayez Al-Serraj told Reuters on Sunday that he is…

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