World News: Political News
International Forum on Reviving Role of State During Transition Period in Maghrebian Countries.
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Sfax, 26 February 2015(Lana) The international 'forum on Revitalizing Role of State During Transition Period in Maghrebian Countries' was convened in the Tunisian city of Sfax on Wednesday. The conference, in which economic social experts from Tunisia, Lebanon, Libya, Egypt, Algeria and Morocco are taking part, is being convened with the aim of reassessing the role of state in the development of a new economic model that cater for social justice and equality. Participants were scheduled to discuss several topics including restrictions imposed by foreign institutions like... Read more
International Crisis Group Criticizes Role of Egypt and UAE in Libyan Crisis.
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Brussels, 26 February 2015(Lana) The International Crisis Group said the international community should not follow the example of Egypt and the UAE, in supporting the anti-Islamic factions in the Libyan crisis, and should encourage the two parties to the conflict to reach a peaceful solution. In a report it issued on Thursday, ICG said Egypt and UAE support Tobruk politically and militarily, and looked more interested in defeating Islamic politicians than saving Libya, and often encourage escalation rather than restoring quiet and order. It described the countries which... Read more
518 Egyptians Return to Their Country on Board Two Flights From Djerba.
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Cairo, 26 February 2015(Lana) 518 Egyptian nationals arrived at Cairo Airport on Thursday on flights from Djerba, Tunisia, as part of the air lift which mounted by Egypt to evacuate its national form Libya because of deterioration of the political and security situation there. The first flight arrived in the early morning with 261 persons on board, while the second with 257 on board arriving later, reliable sources at the civil aviation authority said. 3339 Egyptians have been airlifted from Djerba since the airlift was launched, they said. =... Read more
Libya Considers Upgrading Production of Messala and Sarir Fields to 180.
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000 bpd. Benghazi, 26 February 2015(Lana) The Al Khaleej Oil Co. is considering upgrading production at the Messala and Sarir fields to 180.000 bpd, a spokesman for the company said. The field supply crude to Al Hreiga terminal. A spokesman for Ajoko which runs the fields and Al Hreiga terminal on Wednesday said 'we are seeking gradual production increase to 180.000 bpd. An oil industry source however said Al Hreiga used to handle 120.000 bpd, but there is need to supply 20.000 bpd to Tobruk refinery, noting that the output originally stood at 18.000 before the... Read more
UNSMIL underlines that agreement on strong and independent government in Libya is pressing and urgent issue.
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Tripoli, 25.02.2015 (Lana) United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) underlined that an agreement on strong and independent government in Libya is a pressing and extremely necessary issue, to end the acute political division in the country. In a statement Wednesday it said; Among priorities of this government is restoring the citizens confidence in the Libyan state, provide services and confront terrorism which started to pose real threat to the political process, the Libyan state, security and stability of the country and the region. UNSMIL announced convening a ... Read more