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Sabha warring tribes agree on peaceful coexistence doctrine

Dec 04, 2016

The two warring tribes of Sabha have reached an agreement to sign a peaceful coexistence doctrine that will put a permanent end to their bloody feud that lasted for more than 10 days last month.Awlad Suleiman and Gaddadfah…

Far-right Austrian candidate defeated in presidential polls

Dec 04, 2016

The Far-right candidate Norbert Hofer has lost Austria's presidential election.On Facebook, he described himself as "infinitely sad" and congratulated Alexander Van der Bellen, former head of the Greens, on his victory, the BBC…

Freed Canadian man says Libyan kidnappers treated him well

Dec 04, 2016

A Canadian national who was kidnapped in Libya has said that he feels lucky to be alive, and back home with his family in Montreal."Things still aren't back to normal just yet." Frank Poccia has told the Canadian Press,…

After days of bombing, Russia proposes safe corridors to besieged people in Aleppo

Dec 04, 2016

BBC - Russia has indicated it is ready to discuss opening four safe corridors to the besieged, rebel-held east of the Syrian city of Aleppo, the UN says.Humanitarian adviser Jan Egeland said they might be used to supply food and…

Apple eyes self-driving cars investment

Dec 04, 2016

BBC - Apple has acknowledged for the first time that it is investing in building a self-driving car.In a letter to US transport regulators, Apple said it was "excited about the potential of automated systems in many areas, including…

Libyan Football Federation announces Football Cup draw in the east

Dec 04, 2016

Al-Ahli Benghazi will play Al-Nasir in a derby for the eastern region as part of the quarterfinals for the Libyan Football Cup for 2016.The draw was conducted on Saturday in Benghazi and saw Al-Akhdar playing Al-Hilal in an…

21 civilians killed in Syria’s Idlib marketplace by government airstrikes

Dec 04, 2016

At least three children and 18 others have been killed in a series of airstrikes on a marketplace in Syria.According to the activist-run Kafranbel Media Centre, the civilians were killed in the opposition-controlled town of…

Libyan forces bust 6 IS militants before they escape Sirte

Dec 04, 2016

The media office of Al-Bunyan Al-Marsous operation in Sirte announced Sunday that it had busted six IS militants while trying to swim their way out of the city.the Misurata-led forces added that they are continuing to save children…

Trump speaks to Taiwan’s President, China protests

Dec 03, 2016

BBC - China's foreign ministry says it has lodged a complaint with the US after President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Taiwan's leader in a phone call.China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province. US policy set in 1979 cut formal…

WHO: 73 newborns died in Libya over the last three months

Dec 03, 2016

A report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated that 73 newborns died in Libya in the last three months for “easily avoidable” reasons.According to the WHO report, the health system in Libya could avoid the deaths of…

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