World News: Political News
Developments in Libya Focus of Msahel's Talks With French Foreign Minister.
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Paris, 19 January 2017(Lana) Algerian Minister in Charge of Maghreb, Arab League and African Union Abdul Gader Msahel discussed with the French Foreign and International Development Minister Jean Marc Aurilaut developments in Libya. 'We discussed the situation in Libya and what the parties can do within a comprehensive solution that preserves the unity, stability and sovereignty of Libya, Msahel told the Algerian news agency. He underscored the need for implementing Al Sukheirat agreement. 'Libyans alone should implement the agreement, Msahel said, indicating that 'we... Read more
Italian Ambassador: 250 Megawatts Mobile Power Station to Arrive Soon in Tripoli.
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Tripoli, 19 January 2017(Lana) Italian Ambassador Giuseppe Perone said a 250 Megawatts mobile power station was about to arrive in Tripoli to be connected to the national grid, a Government media source said. According to the Presidency Council Information Office, the Italian Ambassador affirmed at a meeting with the President of the High State Council Abdul Rahman Al Sweihli that Italy would start from February granting Libyan nationals the schengen visa from the Tripoli embassy and launching the direct flights between Tripoli and Rome. =... Read more
UN Special Envoy Discuss Libya With Italian Foreign Minister.
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Tripoli, 19 January 2017(Lana) The UN Special Envoy to Libya Martin Kobler has discussed with Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano the political, economic and humanitarian situation in Libya. Kobler described his meeting with the Italian Minister as fruitful. He said 'Italy's decision to re-open its embassy in Tripoli is a positive gesture to all the people of Libya'. Before heading to Italy, Kobler said he was forced to cancel a flight to Tobruk because he was not granted a permission for the UN plane to land there. The UN humanitarian workers should be... Read more
Presidency Council in Constant Meeting to Resolve the Electricity Crisis.
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Tripoli, 18 January 2017(Lana) The Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord is constant meeting chaired by the head of the council Fayez Al Saraj in a bid to find a solution to the power problem affecting the daily lives of citizens and other pressing issues, a Council Spokesman said. The Council is in constant contact with the Chairman and members of the board of the General Electricity Company to come up with the most viable solutions to the problem of power outage all over the country, Ashraf Al Thulti, the Spokesman for the Presidency Council told the... Read more
Power Gradually Restored After Total Blackout on Area Stretching From Gemines to Abu Kamash.
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Tripoli, 18 January 2017(Lana) A media source at the General Electricity Company has confirmed that power was gradually returning to some cities Wednesday, following the total blackout on Tuesday evening. a state of total blackout engulfed the area stretching from Gemines near Benghazi to Abu Kamash near the border with Tunisia on Tuesday night as a result of the collapse of the national grid according to a company official. It was the second blackout in the area in two days. =... Read more