World News: Political News
Demonstrations in Gharyan in Protest Against Prophet-insulting Cartoons.
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Tripoli, 19 January 2015(Lana) Hundreds took to the streets of the city of Gharyan on Sunday in protest over the publication by the French newspaper Charlie Hebdo of cartoons insulting Prophet Mohamed 'PBUH'. The angry protesters condemned the publication of the insulting cartoons and said such acts reveal a disrespect of divine religions, and were behind the retribution acts they faced which they describe as 'terrorist'. =... Read more
Algeria welcomes ceasefire announcement in Libya by both parties.
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Algeris, 19.01.2015(Lana) Algeria welcomed Sunday ceasefire announcement in Libya by both parties. It considered such step as positive and conducive to the political solution to the crisis in the country. The Algerian minister for Maghreb and African affairs, Abdulqader Misahel told the Algerian news agency 'It is a positive step towards a negotiating political solution to the crisis through dialogue between Libyan parties except terrorist groups". Misahel considered the step as comes at the time UN Special envoy to Libya, Bernardino Leon is working to provide a comprehensive dialogue... Read more
NSG Minister of Water resources meets ministry staff.
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Tripoli, 19.01.3015(Lana) NSG Minister of Water resources, Naji Abdulrahman met Sunday ministry staff. The minister stressed at the meeting rallying of efforts, diligence in work. He also underlined the significance of work team to promote ministry's work. The minister underscored that work success based on understanding and cooperation among all especially that water sector is very important and touches presence and future of the homeland and the citizens in the light of scarce water resources. Some staff raised at the meeting questions and proposals about work progress within the... Read more
UNSMIL welcomes GNC decision to join dialogue.
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Tripoli, 19.01.2015(Lana) United Nations Support Mission to Libya welcomed Sunday GNC accession to the new round of talks aimed at reaching a political solution to the fighting in the country. UNSMIL underlined in a statement posted on its website that the step led to broadening of the support base of the process endeavoring to restore security and stability. It considered in its statement that the increasing support to dialogue indicates all parties are ready to set together and discuss ways to end conflict. It renewed its emphasis on the importance of rallying of efforts to take... Read more
EU resolved to contribute effectively to Libyan parties Brussels.
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Tripoli, 19.01.2015(Lana) EU High Representative for political and security affairs expressed EU resolve to effectively contribute to dialogue between Libyan parties. EU High Representative described outcome of dialogue between Libyan parties in Geneva as good news. It stressed that all initiatives on peaceful solutions in Libya, should be encouraged. EU official viewed that the danger of the Libyan situation require all parties to have a responsible attitude and uphold national public interest over individual interest. It urged all parties to take part in the next round of talks. ... Read more