World News: Political News
Libyans and Muslim Peoples Celebrate Birthday of Prophet Mohamed.
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Tripoli, 22 December 2015(Lana) The Libyan people along with Muslim peoples all over the world celebrate tomorrow the birthday of the Prophet Mohamed 'peace be upon him' . According to the decision issued by the Provisional Transition Council on national holidays tomorrow Wednesday will be an official holiday to mark this great anniversary. =... Read more
UN Envoy to Libya Voices Concern Over Clashes in Ajdabiya.
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Tripoli, 22 December 2015(Lana) The UN Special Envoy to Libya Martin Gobler has expressed concern over the ongoing clashes in the city of Ajdabiya which left dozens dead or wounded. Gobler tweeted on his account on Tuesday that he was closely following the events in Ajdabiya. He said he was against endangering the lives of civilians, and called for their protection. He indicated that he has received a letter from the inhabitants about the situation in the city. =... Read more
Public initiative to designate 2016 year of "Peace & Reconciliation in Libya".
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Tripoli, 21.12.2015(Lana) Wise men and activists from across the country called for joining the national initiative that calls for designation of 2016 a year of "Peace & Reconciliation in Libya" across the country. A Member of the Preparatory Committee of the Council of Libya Elderly and Wise men, Dr Taher Al-Badawi, overseeing the initiative, called on all Libyans, civil institutions and official quarters to join the initiative. He underlined that the GNC and HoR in Tobruk were among the forerunners to welcome the initiative calling for encouraging and supporting it. ... Read more
Constituent Assembly assigns working committee to start its task December 27.
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Tripoli, 21.12.2015(Lana) Constituent Assembly for drafting the constitution (CA) assigned its working committee to start its task December 27. members of CA would be enabled to communicate with the committee to present their comments about its outcomes. The CA explained in statement on its website Monday that the assignment resolution of the working committee by the constituent assembly for drafting the constitution was approved by 16 members. It said the role of the working committee includes redrafting of comments and remarks submitted by members of CA on the proposal of ... Read more
Tripoli Sector Coast Guard rescues 106 immigrants off Janzour.
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Tripoli, 21.12.2015(Lana) Tripoli Sector Coast Guard rescued Monday 106 illegal immigrants including 7 women off Janzour, who were on board a boat that was about to sink due to water leakage. Navy spokesman, Col Ayub Qassem told Lana that two immigrants were found dead and 10 unaccounted for because they jumped off when they spotted members of the coast guard according to accounts of their mates. Qassem said the immigrants holding various African nationalities and were apprehended 12 miles north west Tripoli off Janzour Steam station. he said the immigrants were... Read more