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Al-Nusra leader, Al-Jolani, reveals his face and announces split from Al-Qaeda under new name

Jul 28, 2016

Al Jazeera has obtained exclusive video of the former leader of al-Nusra Front confirming the Syria-based armed group's split from al-Qaeda.Abu Mohammed al-Jolani appeared in camera for the first time to announce his group's name…

145 immigrants rescued off Zuwara shores, Navy spokesman says

Jul 28, 2016

The spokesman of the Libyan Navy forces, Ayoub Qasim said Thursday that Zuwara coastguards have rescued 145 illegal immigrants with the help of a resident’s trawler.Qasim told Press Solidarity that the illegal migrants were on a…

Fight rages on in Benghazi between Dignity Operation and Shura Council fighters

Jul 28, 2016

Clashes between two rival factions in Libya fighting for control of the eastern city of Benghazi have killed at least 19 fighters and wounded several more.Forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar clashed with fighters loyal to the Shura…

Despite terror attacks, Merkel says Germany won’t change migrations principles

Jul 28, 2016

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended her policies on refugees in the wake of recent terror attacks.Some of the attacks were by asylum seekers who she said had "shamed the country that welcomed them".She said those…

Safe routes to open for civilians and unarmed rebels to leave Aleppo

Jul 28, 2016

Corridors are to be opened to allow civilians and unarmed rebels to leave the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo, Russia - Syria's key ally - has said.Three routes would be opened and a fourth for armed rebels, Russian Defence Minister…

Cairo hosted meetings between Saleh and Al-Serraj

Jul 28, 2016

Cairo has hosted a number of meetings for Libyan political figures aiming at bringing the conflicting parities to a common ground. The meetings took place on Monday and Tuesday.Sources from Egypt said the meetings included…

Libyan Wings Airlines to increase flight frequency between Tripoli and Tunis-Carthage

Jul 28, 2016

The Libyan Wings Airlines Company is planning to increase the number of flights to the Tunisian capital, Tunis, to cover 20 flights a week in addition to adding one more flight to Sfax a week to make them three a week.An official…

Al-Ahli loses 0-1 against Al-Najim Al-Sahili and departs CAF Confederation Cup

Jul 27, 2016

The Libyan team Al-Ahli, based in Tripoli, lost Tuesday the match 0-1 against the Tunisian team, Al-Najim Al-Sahili on Al-Shathly Zuwaiteen stadium in Tunis.By this loss, Al-Ahli exited the CAF Confederation Cup competition as it…

Al-Serraj meets with Interior Minister for latest security situations

Jul 27, 2016

The Head of the Presidential Council, Fayez Al-Serraj, has met with the Minster of the Interior, Aref Al-Khouja, and other officials in the ministry to discuss the latest security situations in the country.The meeting which took…

Killers of French priest seen on IS allegiance-pledge video

Jul 27, 2016

The so-called Islamic State has released a video it says shows two men who murdered a priest in France, pledging allegiance to the group.The two men are filmed speaking in Arabic and referring to IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. One…

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