World News: Political News
Britain renews denial of reported intention of sending military forces to Libya.
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Tripoli, 16.03.2016(Lana) British government renewed emphasis that it would not intend to send forces into Libya to fight the so called State organization (Daesh) according to British media Wednesday. In response to a question by the Parliamentary Commission on Foreign Affairs on intention of the government to send 1000 strong force into libya, the British Foreign Office said the UK has no intention of taking part in a potential international force in the region, but it is ready to train the Libyan army if an official request is made by the national accord. ... Read more
Libya the Fourth Biggest Arab Gold Reserves Owner.
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Tripoli, 16 March 2106(Lana) Libya has 116.6 tons of gold reserves in the world, with a growing ratio of 5.3 per cent, according to a bulletin published by the World Gold Council on gold reserves in 100 countries. According to the report Libya has come in the fourth place among Arab states and 31st internationally in regard to gold reserves. =... Read more
Protests by Air Transport, Supply Company and Ground Services Workers.
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Tripoli, 16 March 2106(Lana) Workers of air transport sector and those of the supply companies and ground services on Wednesday have staged a protest to press for demands to pay their 7 months delayed salaries. The protests were called by the air transport workers unions, and the General Union of Libyan Workers. An ad hoc committee selected by the unions at the affected companies has reached an agreement to start a strike, which slated to begin on Sunday March 20, and to stage continued protests starting from Wednesday March 16 until the demands of the striking workers have... Read more
Audit Office Urges Members of the Public to Obtain Cash Cards.
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Tripoli, 16 March 2106(Lana) The Audit Office has invited members of the public to apply for electronic payment cards 'cash cards', to offset the problem of lack of liqidity in banks. The Office urged companies, stores and shopping centres to subscribe to sale point 'pos' to facilitate the use of card purchases thus contribute to resolving the cash crisis, and get customers used to the use of the electronic payment methodes rather than cash because it's quick and safe. =... Read more
Italian Foreign Minister Says Meeting by Military Leaders is not Declaration of Intervention in Libya.
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Rome, 16 March 2016(Lana) Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentelone has said the meeting held in Rome on Tuesday by military leaders from 30 countries to discuss the situation in Libya 'did not constitute a declaration of a military mission that's meant as a military intervention in Libya.' This meeting was 'part of a series of several planning initiatives', Gentelone was quoted by the Italian Aki news agency on Tuesday. The pre-requisite for turning plans into a reality is the existence of government backed by the UN and the international community, he was quoted as saying. ... Read more