World News: Political News
Attempt to Steal LD 5 Million From Tadaman Bank Foiled.
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Tripoli, 25 February 2015(Lana) The NSG Social Affairs Minister Samira Al Furjani has said that an attempt to steal LD 5 million from the Ministry's accounts at Tadaman Bank has been foiled. The money was allocated to spend on people of special needs organisations, the Minister said, indicating that the attempt was aborted shortly before the money was transferred. =... Read more
UN Secretary General Concerned Over Deterioration of Situation in Libya.
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Washington(United Nations), 25 February 2015(Lana) The UN Secretary General Ban Ki Mon has expressed concern over the deterioration of the situation in Libya, and stressed in a report on Tuesday the need for the UN workers in Libya to be significantly reduced. He called for the UN mission to be reduced to 15 form 20, and for a emergency base to be kept in Tunisia, asserting that this does not mean that the UN is withdrawing from Libya. 'The essential aim of the mission should remain the ending of conflict in the country, he said. =... Read more
Italian Ambassador: Situation Not Out of Control in Libya.
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Tripoli, 25 February 2015(Lana) Italian Ambassador to Libya Giuseppe Botcino has said 'the situation in Libya is never out of control, and no threat at all in the country.' In a presentation at the conference on 'Crisis in Libya, Military Intervention or Political Solution', which was organized in Rome, by the International Affairs Foundation, Botcino said 'according to the information we had, Tripoli and Sirte have not fallen into the hands of ISIS.' He was quoted by the Italian news agency Aki as saying 'it is obvious that the military solution does not serve Libya, we... Read more
Abdulqader Masahle receives UN envoy to Libya.
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Algiers, 24.02.2015 (Lana) The Algerian Minister on charge of Arab Maghreb and African Affairs, Abdulqader Masahle renewed Algeria's support to the UN track and task of UN envoy to Libya, Bernardino Leon. The Algerian official received the UN envoy Tuesday in Algiers in line with the continued consultations between Algeria and the UN about the situation in Libya. " The meeting covered the situation in Libya and the latest developments in this country', the Algerian official said. Masahle recalled the Algerian stance supportive of a peaceful and political solution... Read more
France and Italy call for agreement among Libyan sides.
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Paris, 24.02.2015(Lana) France and Italy called for agreement among Libyan rivals, saying the world cannot ignore the almost chaotic situation there which compromises regional security and fuels increasing immigration crisis. At a joint press conference with French President, the Italian prime Minister said they agreed that 'Libya should be the priority for the international community and not a problem delegated to a single European country'. However, he added 'Now there is no plans for peacekeeping mission, because the situation technically wise and regarding ... Read more