World News: Political News
Presidential Council Discuss Security Arrangements for Government Buildings.
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Tripoli, 12 April 2016 (Lana) The Presidential Council of National Accord Government has discussed security arrangement for government headquarters in the capital in anticipation of a handover in the coming days. The Government press office on Tuesday said the Head and members of the presidential Council have convened a meeting in Tripoli, to discuss the latest measures taken by the committee entrusted with taking over and securing state buildings which would be secured by the Ministry of Interior as part of the arrangements made by the Presidential Council to streamline... Read more
OIC Foreign Ministers Discuss Final Documents for Istanbul Summit.
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Jeddah, 12 April 2106(Lana) The Organisation of Islamic Conference Ministerial Council is discussing at a meeting in Istanbul on Tuesday the final documents of the organisation's 13th session being held under the theme unity, solidarity and Peace. The foreign ministers meeting is expected to discuss topics including the Palestinian issue, conflict within the Muslim world, migration and the Muslim communities in non-member countries as well as combating terrorism and extremism. The meeting is also expected to discuss such issues like, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Jammu and... Read more
Zulton Oil Field Closed Due to Security Concerns.
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Tripoli, 12 April 2016(Lana) Workers at Zulton oil fields have decided to stage a strike to protest the security situation, and their concerns about imminent attacks by Da'esh on the facility. In statement they issued on Monday the workers said they decided to evacuate the oil facility in protest against a perceived lack of security at oil installations in the Marada Zala basin in Sirte. The oil workers said that in view of the presence of cars carrying flags of terrorist Da'esh organisation near oil facilities they have decided to return to their homes, and would not report back... Read more
The US envoy toLibya stresses similar opinion with Algeria on Libyan crisis.
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Algeria, 11.04..2016(Lana) The US envoy to Libya, Jonathan Wiener underlined Monday that Algeria and the USA have similar view points as regarding addressing the Libyan crisis. In a statement following talks at the Algerian capital with the Algerian minister of Maghreb and African Union Affairs, Abdulqader Misahle, Wiener said consultations between Algeria and the USA to reach a solution to the Libyan crisis is continuing and valuable. He stressed the similar view points of the two parties and goals regarding this file. Such similar views, reflected by the two sides... Read more
Coastal Guard Rescue 111 Migrants.
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Tripoli, 11 April 2106(Lana) the coast guard Tripoli sector has announce on Monday that they have rescued 111 illegal migrants of different African nationalities at Ghut Al Ruman coastal area east of Tripoli. A spokesman for the coast guard Col. Ayub Gasem said the guard were alerted to a boat carrying 111 illegal African immigrants mostly from Mali. The Guard force rescued the boat occupants who were handed over to the Ill-gal Migration Combat Authority, in the presence the Red Crescent authorities which offered humanitarian assistance. =... Read more