World News: Political News
Al Sarraj Takes Part in Arab-Islamic-US Summit in Riyadh.
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Tripoli, 21 May 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj attended on Sunday the Arab-Islamic-US Summit which started in Riyadh capital of Saudi Arabia chaired by the Saudi King Salaman, US President Donald Trump in the presence of kings, Emirs, Presidents and heads of delegations of Arab and Islamic states. The Summit focuses on security issues, including cooperation and coordination in combating terrorism worldwide, and the spreading the values of tolerance and peaceful co-existence. King Salman received the... Read more
Tunisian -Algerian Talks in Riyadh Tackled Situation in Libya.
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Algiers, 21 May 2017(Lana) Tunisian President Al Baji Gayed Al Sebsi and the President of the Algerian Al Ummah Council Abdul Gader Bin Saleh discussed in the Saudi capital Riyadh bilateral relations and other issues including the situation in Libya according to announcement by the Algerian Al Ummah Council. During the meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the Arab-Islamic -US Summit in Saudi Arabia, view points on issues of common interest and the situation in Libya were exchanged. The meeting was attended by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ramatan Al... Read more
Italian Coast Guard Rescues 2100 Migrants From the Sea.
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Rome, 21 May 2017(Lana) Italian Coast Guard on Saturday announced that they have rescued 2100 illegal migrants from the Sea. Among those rescued early on Friday was a six weeks old baby who was one of seven migrants taken to a boat belonging to the coast guard according to a CNN report. Spanish vessels offered assistance to boats and cargo vessels run by non-government organizations in the rescue operation. Spanish Defense Ministry said the migrants were picked from rubber dinghies close to the Libyan shores. The rescued baby suffered dehydration symptoms, the... Read more
UN Special Envoy to Libya Announces Road Map for Peace in Libya.
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Tripoli, 21 May 2017(Lana) The UN Special Envoy to Libya Martin Kobler has announced a road map for resolving the crisis in Libya which he named 'Road Map for Peace'. In press statements on Saturday, Kobler said the notion came following meetings with various Libyan parties and neighboring countries which showed that there was an agreement of opinions that the execution of the Political Agreement should go ahead, and that all parties agreed that amendments must be introduced to the Al Sukheirat Agreement to allow progress towards establishment of peace and stability. ... Read more
GNA Cabinet Holds 6th Ordinary Meeting for 2017.
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Tripoli, 18 May 2017(Lana) The Government of National Accord cabinet has convened its 6th meeting for 2017 at the Government headquarter here, chaired by the President of the Presidency Council Fayez Al Serraj. The cabinet stressed at the start of the meeting that it would continue with efforts to establish national reconciliation. The political activities taking place in Libya these days and the continuous meetings between political antagonists as a sign of acknowledgement by all parties of the gravity of the situation and the need to reach a common ground to get the... Read more