“International Day of the Disappeared” on Thursday
Tripoli, 28 August: This Thursday, 30 August, is expected by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to be marked in...
British Council language courses to begin next month
Tripoli, 28 August: The British Council in Tripoli has announced a series of English-language courses for adults and children, starting...
Interior Minister withdraws resignation
Tripoli, 28 August: The minister said he withdrew his resignation after it became clear it would "further complicate security". Interior...
Dorda trial reopens, to be adjourned for a fourth time
By Ashraf Abdul-Wahab. Dorda in court today (Photo: Ashraf Abdul-Wahab) Tripoli, 28 August: The trial of Abuzeid Dorda, Qaddafi’s external...
Iran steps up pressure over kidnapped Red Crescent workers
Iranian parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani Tripoli, 28 . . .August: Iran’s powerful parliamentary speaker, Ali Larijani reportedly made a personal...
Widespread condemnation of mosque attacks and demands for government action
By Hadi Fornaji Tripoli, 28 August A group of NGOs and moderate imams demonstrating jointly yesterday at the GNC against...
US Government issues new warning against travel to Libya
Tripoli, 28 August: Just days after reopening visa services in Libya, the US State Department has issued new travel advice...
Border forces apprehend sheep smugglers – official reports
Tripoli, 28 August: An operation by the border forces has confiscated two boat-loads of smuggled sheep at the port of...
GNC official spokesperson makes his debut
By Sami Zaptia. Tripoli, 28 August: GNC and NFA member Omar Hmaidan made his debut as the official GNC spokesperson...
39 migrants feared dead in latest drowning tragedy
Tripoli, 28 August: Thirty-nine emigrants are feared dead after their boat capsized off the Libyan coast on Sunday, Libyan and...
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Production at the Sharara field continues despite pipeline fire – production diverted via other pipelines: NOC
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Damaged and drifting Russian gas tanker under control – being tugged away to sea by Libyan efforts
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PM Aldabaiba reopens Tripoli Zoo after a 17-year closure: a symbolic turnaround for the Zoo – from a militia military base back to a leading recreation destination
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LPTIC Chairman tours Tripoli International Airport – emphasises need to accelerate pace of completion of telecoms work
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Emergency bad weather holiday announced today in Greater Tripoli as western Libya was hit by a passing storm of strong winds and heavy rain – many roads flooded, drivers stranded
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