World News: Political News
Aspects of Cooperation Between Libya and Italy Discussed.
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Tripoli, 17 April 2017(Lana) The GNA designated Minister of Education Mohamed Al Azabi on Sunday met the Italian Ambassador to Libya Adriana Marcella. The two sides discussed aspects of exchange between Libya and Italy in the area of education and training, exchange of expertise and management of educational institutions. Means of promoting teaching of Italian language in Libyan universities and granting visas to Libyan students were also discussed. =... Read more
Libya Wins Tunisian-Libyan Qu'ran Memorization Contest.
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Tunis, 16 April 2107(Lana) Libyan participants in the Tunisian-Libyan Qu'ran memorization contest have taken the first places in the competition which was concluded here on Saturday. The Qur'anic students from Al Marawneyh Mosque in Tajoura who took part in the competition have come first in all categories of the contest, according to organizers. =... Read more
US Embassy Congratulates Libyan Author on Winning Pulitzer Prize.
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Tripoli, 16 April 2017(Lana) The US Embassy in Libya has congratulated Libyan author Hisham Matar on winning the prestigious 'Pulitzer' prize for his book 'The Return'. 'We are proud to announce that Hisham Matar has won the Pulitzer prize for his book 'The Return' in the biography category. The prize said 'for elegy for home and father that examines with controlled emotion the past and present of an embattled region.' The prize is awarded by the distinguished Colombia University in New York. The 'Return' chronicles the author's journey home to his home country... Read more
Al Serraj: Europe Unfaithful to Promises to Combat Illegal Migration on Libyan Coast.
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Tripoli, 16 April 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj has said that Europe did not live to promises to fight illegal migration on Libyan shores. 'Unfortunately Europe did has not made good on promises to assist Libya in combating migration, only empty promises, Al Serraj said in an interview with the German Bild newspaper, during which he talked about ongoing talks with the European Union over the assistance needed by the Libyan coast guard. 'We are in dire need for technical assistance to protect our ... Read more
Italian Coast Guard Rescue More Than 2000 Migrants.
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Rome, 16 April 2107(Lana) The Italian Coast Guard has announced that they have rescued more than 2000 migrants who were on dinghies in the Mediterranean Sea. Five boats have taken part in picking 2074 from 16 dinghies and 3 wooden boats, a statement by the Italian Coast Guard said on Friday. More than 24000 migrants have arrived in Italy from Libya in the first three months of 2017, according to the UN High Commission for Refugees 'UNHCR', against 18000 in 2016. =... Read more