World News: Political News
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
Al Serraj Underlines GNA Responsibility to Alleviate Suffering of Citizens.
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Tripoli, 16 April 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj explained how delicate the period in which Libya is going through, and the responsibility pinned of the Government of National Accord in easing the suffering on the ordinary citizens. In remarks at the third meeting the Council holds this year, Al Serraj said the Council was considering effective measures to resolve the problem of liquidity in banks, and to address the dwindling fall in the value of the Libyan dinar versus other currencies. The meeting... Read more
House of Representatives Authorizes Speaker's Office to Set up Dialogue Committee.
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Benghazi, 12 April 2017(Lana) The House of Representatives convened a session on Tuesday chaired by the Second Deputy Speaker Hmaid Homa and attended by 73 MPs, during which the national debt was discussed the House spokesman of the Abdullah Bleiheq said. A committee was set up under chairmanship of Abdul Salam Nasiyah and the Chairman of the Legislative Committee as member, with the aim of liaising with the Central Bank and the Administrative Control Authority to review the national debt law and come up with a final draft to be put to the next meeting of the House. The... Read more