World News: Political News
Russia Renews its Objection to Foreign Intervention in Libya, Support for Peaceful Solution to the Crisis.
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Moscow, 26 December 2019(Lana) Russia again voiced its objection to foreign intervention in Libya saying it welcomed efforts aimed at assisting Libyans reach a peaceful solution to the crisis in their country. The 'Russia Today' Television channel quoted Kremlin Spokesman Dmitri Beskov as saying Thursday that 'the situation in Libya is a cause of common concern and indeed to us, indicating that 'Russia was interested in settling the crisis peacefully as soon as possible to end the bloodshed there.' =... Read more
Tunisia Calls for Convention for all Libyan Parties.
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Tunis, 25 December 2019(Lana) Tunisia has called for a convention to be held for all Libyan parties which will lead to legislative and presidential elections, which in turn could produce an executive authority supported by the Libyan people to end the country's crisis. The Tunisian news agency quoted Tunisian Presidency as saying in a statement 'this came after a meeting President Qeis Sayed held with Libyan notables representing social and political spectrum under the umbrella of the 'High Council of Libyan Cities and Tribes', to discuss developments in Libya and prospects of... Read more
Flights Resumed Between Benina, Zantan, Sebha and Kufra Airports.
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Tripoli, 25 December 2019(Lana) The Airport Authority has announced resumption of flights between Benina Airport and the airports of Zantan and Kufra on a weekly basis. The Airport Authority said on its website domestic flights resumed from Benina to Zantan and Kufra airports by Afriqiyah Airlines which will run a flight from Benina to Kufra on Saturday to be followed by flights to Zantan on Wednesday. =... Read more
Cavusoglu Discusses With Lavarov Developments in Libya.
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Ankara, 24 December 2019(Lana) Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has discussed with his Russian Counterpart the Libyan file and developments in the Syrian Edlep Province. Turkish diplomatic sources said Monday Cavusoglu phoned Lavarov, and the two discussed developments in Libya and in Edlep north west of Syria. =... Read more
Italian Foreign Minister: Preparation for European Mission to Libya Led By Josep Borrell.
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Rome, 24 December 2019(Lana) Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio likened current struggle in Libya to what's happening in Syria for 8 years, announcing a European mission to Libya to be led by EU High Representative of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell along with European Foreign Ministers. In remarks in Lebanon Monday on a visit to his country's contingent working as part of the UN force in Lebanon, Di Maio said 'a Syrian-like scenario is taking place in Libya.' I was in contact in the last few hours with all European Foreign Ministers concerned with... Read more