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Forest fires break out in Jabal Akdar region

Sporadic Forest fires broke out in the Jabal Akdar (Green Mountain) region of Libya on Wednesday.
Outlaws set fire to channel

A group of outlaws set fire to the building of the Libyan youth channel Wednesday evening.
Zeidan nominates new interior minister

Prime Minister Ali Zeidan has nominated Mohamed Khalifa Sheikh to replace Ashour Shuail as the new interior minister.
EU approves sending border security advisers to Libya

The 110-member EU civilian team, expected to start deploying in Libya next month, will advise and train Libyan officials on how to strengthen the security of the country’s land, sea and air borders, an EU statement said.
‘Thunderbolts’ raid and arrest militants in possession of explosives

Libyan Special Forces Tuesday night arrested a militant cell in possession of explosives on the outskirts of the city of Benghazi.
Turkey confirms its readiness to help Libya secure its borders

Turkey’s ambassador to Libya confirmed his country’s readiness to support and assist Libya in securing her borders.
FBI has identified five men possibly tied to Libya attack

The United States has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists, officials say.
New EU delegation chief appointed to Libya

Bulgarian Nataliya Apostolova has been appointed as the new Head of EU Delegation to Libya.
Barasi holds talks with al Bayda local council

The Deputy head of the interim government Dr. Awad Barasi met with the local council of al Bayda Tuesday.
Refugee crisis part of Libya’s reconciliation – UNHCR

An issue on the political sidelines in Libya is the refugee and asylum seeker crisis. Reports of detainees kept in dangerous conditions and abuse in detention centres have confirmed the urgency for international help.

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Forest fires break out in Jabal Akdar region

May 23, 2013 at 11:17 am

Sporadic Forest fires broke out in the Jabal Akdar (Green Mountain) region of Libya on Wednesday. According to the official Shahaat Safety Authority spokesman Ayad Abdul...

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Outlaws set fire to channel
A group of outlaws set fire to the building of the Libyan youth channel Wednesday evening. The arson took place...
May 23, 2013 at 10:56 am
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Zeidan nominates new interior minister
Prime Minister Ali Zeidan has nominated Mohamed Khalifa Sheikh to replace Ashour Shuail as the new interior minister. Shuail served...
May 23, 2013 at 10:36 am
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EU approves sending border security advisers to Libya
(Reuters) The 110-member EU civilian team, expected to start deploying in Libya next month, will advise and train...
May 23, 2013 at 10:04 am
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Central Bank of Libya to begin withdrawing 20 dinar note
The Central Bank of Libya announced they will begin to withdraw the 20 dinar note on Thursday May 30th. The note...
May 22, 2013 at 12:09 pm

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FBI has identified five men possibly tied to Libya attack

May 22, 2013 at 9:44 am

(AP) The United States has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year and has enough evidence to justify...

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New EU delegation chief appointed to Libya
Bulgarian Nataliya Apostolova has been appointed as the new Head of EU Delegation to Libya. Apostolova’s...
May 22, 2013 at 9:39 am
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Refugee crisis part of Libya’s reconciliation – UNHCR
An issue on the political sidelines in Libya is the refugee and asylum seeker crisis. Reports of detainees kept...
May 22, 2013 at 9:29 am
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Five Serbs Released From Libya After 21 Months
Officials say five Serbian citizens have returned home after spending 21 months in captivity in Libya. Deputy Prime...
May 22, 2013 at 9:09 am
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6,000 Algerian troops on the Tunisian border
The Algerian army is reported to have deployed 8 brigades and special forces, made up of more than 6,000 troops...
May 15, 2013 at 1:57 pm

Business »

GNC: Closures of oil facilities an act of sabotage

May 22, 2013 at 9:14 am

The General National Congress said that oil installations and facilities throughout the country belongs to all Libyans, regardless of location, and that no one has the right...

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Economy minister reveals plans to end subsidies on fuel and goods
Libya’s Minister of Economics Mustafa Abu Fanaas, in an interview with Libya al Wataniya, revealed plans...
May 21, 2013 at 10:00 am
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Libya’s ports reopen after protests, gas complex attacked
(Reuters) – Libya’s oil terminals at Tobruk and Zueitina re-opened over the weekend after protests...
May 21, 2013 at 9:52 am
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Kuwaiti business giants win $930m lawsuit against Libya
Libya has lost a case against the largest Kuwaiti private business after a breach of contract, resulting in a $930...
May 20, 2013 at 9:45 am
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Protests cause disruption at Zueitina oil terminal
Protesters have forced the closure of the Zueitina oil terminal in Libya on Wednesday, causing further disruption...
May 16, 2013 at 12:02 pm

Culture »

HRG announce Tripoli Sail Travel partnership

May 21, 2013 at 1:23 pm

The International corporate services company Hogg Robinson Group has appointed a Libyan company to serve tourism in the country. As one of Libya’s largest agencies,...

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Minister of Tourism talks in Sabratha
The Minister of Tourism Ikram Baasha met with the local council of Sabratha to discuss ideas to improve tourism...
May 21, 2013 at 8:28 am
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Young Libyans find escape in Tripoli’s ‘secret’ cinema
(Reuters) – In the basement of a villa in central Tripoli, young Libyans seeking an escape from violence...
May 16, 2013 at 11:39 am
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Bourdain travels to Libya for “Kentaki” fried chicken
Famous for entwining food and politics in his shows, journalist Anthony Bourdain has taken his Parts Unknown show...
May 15, 2013 at 11:31 am
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Artist dies of heart attack, legacy lives on
Following the death of Libyan artist Abdel Baset Al Badri, his funeral took place in Tripoli which was attended...
May 13, 2013 at 8:58 am

Sports »

African Beach Soccer Championship 2013 kicks off in Morocco

May 22, 2013 at 9:47 am

Libya have drawn Egypt, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire in Group A of the African Beach Soccer Championship, beginning on Wednesday in El Jadida, Morocco. The competition...

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Libya set to participate in 2013 Mediterranean Games
Minister of Sports and Youth, Abdulsalam Abdullah Guaila, is working on the return of Libyan athletes participating...
May 20, 2013 at 1:35 pm
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Olympic committee to hold election June 3rd
The General Assembly of the Libyan Olympic Committee have set a date for elections. During its meeting held...
May 20, 2013 at 10:32 am
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Road to World Cup 2014: Libya head to Italy for training camp
The Libyan national football team will leave for a nine day train camp in Italy on Thursday, in further...
May 16, 2013 at 10:48 am
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Libya vs Mauritania: friendly ahead of World Cup 2014 qualifiers
Libya will face Mauritania on Monday night in a friendly match at the Tripoli International Stadium. in preparation...
May 13, 2013 at 11:23 am