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Iran condemns the explosion at its ambassador's resident in Tripoli.
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Tehran, 22.02.2015 - (Lana) The spokeswoman for the Iranian foreign ministry 'Murdyah Afkham' , today Sunday condemned the explosion occurred in-front of the Iranian ambassador's residential house in Tripoli , pointing out that it did not result in any human or material loses. 'Afkham' said that , her country in following the situations in Libya , asserting Iran's rejection to foreign intervention in the Libyan affairs. The spokeswoman added that , the developments in Libya should reach a result through political accord and national dialogue , among conflicting parties , and to form... Read more
Unknown assailants target Iranian ambassador's house in Tripoli.
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Tripoli, 22.02.2015 - (Lana) Today Sunday noon , unknown assailants targeted the house of the Iranian ambassador in the capital Tripoli , by throwing a bag-bomb in-front of the building garage and fled the scene. Director of the diplomatic security in the Interior Ministry , Colonel 'Mabrok Abu-Daheer' said in a phone call , with the Libyan news agency - Lana - that the explosion did not result in any human loses , but caused some cracks in the façade of the building. =... Read more
Trial of Former Regime Elements Adjourned Until March 8.
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Tripoli, 22 February 2015(Lana) The Tripoli appeals court has adjourned trial of former regime elements in the case NO 630/2012 until March 8, after looking into the case and requests by the defence and the General prosecution. The judge has decided to fine the defence attorney of the defendant number 26 Abu Bakr Al Tabib the sum of 50 dinars, for absence from session without proper justification, and for the defendants to be reprimanded in custody. The judge also allowed the defence attorney of the 2nd defendant to enclose the audio broadcast record of the meeting with... Read more
Emergency Meeting Held in Zawiya to Probe Death of 6 Children at Zawiya Educational Hospital.
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Tripoli, 22 February 2105(Lana) An emergency meeting was held on Saturday to probe the mysterious death of 6 children, of different age, in the pediatric department of Al Zawiya educational hospital. The meeting brought together officials from the Health Ministry, representatives of the NSG cabinet and specialized experts. The meeting was said to have come up with recommendations for a committee to be set up by the Supreme Health Council, to probe the causes of death of these children, to refer specimen of them to the reference contagious diseases laboratory and the... Read more
Commander of Battalion 166 Says Forces Took up Positions to Recapture Sirte From Extremists.
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Sirte, 22 February 2015(Lana) The Commander of the Battalion 166, assigned by the General National Congress to restore control over the city of Sirte, said his forces have taken up positions at the entrance to the city, in anticipation of orders to recapture it. 'Orders have not yet been issued by the Army Staff for the battalion to start the military operation to recover the city from the extremists, Mohamed Al Husan said, saying the battalion is prepared to start the fight for the city within hours. The Army Staff has authorized, on Feb. 14, the Battalion 166 to recapture... Read more