Benghazi car bombing kills political activist, 5 others

A booby-trapped car exploded on Saturday evening in downtown Benghazi district of al-Kesh which is lined with busy cafes. The blast killed the head of an independent anti-corruption organisation, Mohammed Bougages, who was sitting…

Libya Cup Tournament’s draw held in Tripoli

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) held Saturday at its Tripoli headquarters the draw of the Libya Cup for this season with 32 teams.The LFF said on its Facebook page that the 32 teams were divided into two groups, eastern and…

Syrian opposition launches offensive to break Aleppo siege

Syrian rebels continued their efforts Saturday to shake Aleppo from the government's siege, as airstrikes hit the edges of the divided city.Rebel commander Abu Mustafa told the French News Agency, "In just a few days, we will open…