World News: Political News
US Embassy: All Visas Valid for Travel to the US If Holders Have Right to Do So.
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Tripoli, 6 February 2017(Lana) The US Embassy in Libya has announced suspending of the ban imposed as result of the executive order issued by the US President Trump regarding entry visas of nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries. In a statement published on its website, the Embassy said all granted visas were valid for travel to the US, if holders had the right to do so. The statement indicated that for those whose visas have expired or otherwise cancelled, they can apply for new visas from a US embassy or Consulate, unless a decision had been issued by custom of ... Read more
French Medical Assistance Delivered to Benghazi Medical Centre.
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Tripoli, 6 February 2017(Lana) The French Embassy in Libya has welcomed the arrival of a second shipment of medicine and medical supplies to Benghazi Medical Centre. In a statement, a copy of which was received by the Libyan news agency, the Embassy said the medical supplies come within the partnership between the Benghazi medical Centre management team and ACTED non-government organisation, and as part of long-time cooperation between France and the health and hospitals sector in Libya. The supplies will be followed in 2017 with training programs for surgeons and... Read more
Joint Cooperation Between NOC and Shellemburger Co, Discussed.
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Tripoli, 6 January 2017(Lana) The Chairman of the Board of the National Oil Company Mustafa Sun'allah has discussed with the Director General of the Shellemburger Oil Services Co. Libya Branch bilateral cooperation in different oil fields. The company's future plans in Libya and the technical services provided by the company were also discussed during the meeting. The meeting was attended by Abu Al Gassem Shengir, Member of the NOC Board and Director General of Exploration and Production as well as the Deputy of the Shellemburger Company and the Sales Manager. =... Read more
Foreign Ministry Confirm Arrival Libyan Nationals Stranded at Airports by Trump's Ban to their Cities of Domicile.
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Tripoli, 6 February 2017(Lana) The GNA Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Libyan nationals stranded at US airports as a result of the measures taken by President Trump have reached the cities of their domicile. The Council's Information bureau told the Libyan news agency that the Ministry following the Libyan nationals abroad had not received any assistance requests from Libyans abroad either travelers or residents in the United States. the Bureau highlighted the joint cooperation between the two countries in combating terrorism and the US assistance in defeating Da'esh... Read more
EU Foreign Ministers Discuss in Brussels Support of GNA Government.
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Brussels, 6 February 2017(Lana) EU Foreign Minister were expected to meet here on Monday, to discuss ways of supporting the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord in its effort to exercise control over the Libyan territories and combat irregular migration, according to the Spanish news agency. The High Representative of the EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini will brief the meeting about the visit which the Head of the Presidency Council Fayez Al Saraj made to Brussels last week, the agency reported. According the EFE report, the... Read more