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NATO warships and, potentially, drones are to help the EU control migrant flows across the Mediterranean in what critics have called the “militarisation of a humanitarian crisis”.NATO head Jens Stoltenberg unveiled the new project,…

Benghazi Defense Brigades said three of their forces were killed and four others were injured in Sunday fierce clashes with Dignity Operation (Karama) forces in Ajdabia.In addition, the Benghazi Defense Brigades refuted the rumors…

The UK Royal Navy Forces have announced that they have sent a backup fleet of ships to support the one already existing off the Libyan coast in the Mediterranean.The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom tweeted Sunday that a fleet named…

Substitute Eder’s thunderous finish deep into extra time secured Portugal’s first European Championship title after they overcame the early loss of Cristiano Ronaldo to snatch a 1-0 smash-and-grab victory over hosts France on Sunday.…

Derna Shura Council closed down Derna's court and police stations and dismissed all of their working personnel so that they don't become an easy reason for Dignity Operation's forces to bombard Derna's civilians, a statement issued by…

Two Russian airmen died in Syria after their helicopter was shot down by fighters of the Islamic State, Russia’s military said on Saturday.The episode occurred on Friday east of the ancient city of Palmyra, according to a Defense…

A Sudanese leading member in Sirte’s ISIS) in Libya has been killed in an airstrike on the militants’ hideouts in the city, which is located 500 kilometers east of the Libyan capital Tripoli, sources told Libyan News.Reliable…

Egypt's foreign ministry announced Saturday that the six Egyptians reported kidnapped near Tripoli last week are currently being held by local authorities in the north-western Libyan city of Bani Walid.Last week, a foreign ministry…

Benghazi Defense Brigades have gained control of Sultan district, which is situated between Benghazi and Ajdabia cities in eastern Libya, sources close to the brigades confirmed.The sources added that the brigades also controlled…