World News: Political News
Passenger &Goods Movement Across Ras Jdeir Border Resumed.
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Tunis, 19 January 2017(Lana) Movement of individuals was resumed on Wednesday at Ras Jdeir border crossing between Libya and Tunisia, after Libyan protesters allowed the crossing, though trucks loaded with goods were still not allowed to cross either way, a report said. The permission of individuals was a first step and Libyan trucks are expected to be allowed to cross , though the protest will remain in place until the flow of goods across the border is normal, the Tunisian news agency quoted protesters as saying. A committee was expected to be set up by the protesters... Read more
High State Council Says Open to Discuss Expanding National Consensus.
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Tripoli, 19 January 2017(Lana) The High State Council said it was fully prepared to discuss whatsoever that might lead to a broader consensus within the framework of the Political Agreement. In a statement it issued on Wednesday, a copy of which was obtained by the Libyan news agency, the Council said under the difficult conditions in which Libyans currently live, the only mechanism to resolve the bottle neck issues, and conduct the necessary amendments to broaden the consensus was through agreement between the High State Council and the House of Representatives as stipulated... Read more
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