Libyans can visit US soon as embassy prepares to restart visa section
By Ambassador Christopher Stevens. Tripoli, 16 August 2012: Libyans . . .and Americans share a bright future together. Since returning...
Refugees dying needlessly, says Human Rights Watch
Tripoli, 16 August: Dozens of refugees die needlessly in the Mediterranean every year, according to a paper published by Human...
Committee established to investigate ongoing Iranian hostage situation
By Al Russell. Tripoli, 16 August: A special committee has been formed to attempt to hasten the release of the...
President of Benghazi Local Council resigns over “unworkable” conditions; aims fire at Tripoli
By Hadi Fornaji. Benghazi, 16 August: The president of the Benghazi Local Council, Shahat Awami, has resigned from his post...
Man from Sudanese rebel group killed in gun-battle over hijacked vehicle in Kufra
Kufra, 16 August: The occupants of the stolen Toyota Hilux (pictured) opened fire when security forces attempted to stop the...
Grand Mufti issues fatwa condemning assassinations of Qaddafi-era officers
By George Grant. The grand mufti insisted that justice could only be done through the courts. Tripoli, 15 August: Grand...
The Yarmouk Massacre Anniversary
By Rhiannon Smith. 15 August 2012: On Saturday 11 August, the 23rd Ramadan, a memorial service was held in Tripoli to...
Revolution has worrying mental health legacy
Tripoli, 14 August: Last year’s revolution may have had serious mental health repercussions for the people of Libya, according to...
Benghazi hospital staff strike over security
Tripoli, 14 August: Employees at Hawari Hospital in Benghazi have been on strike since Sunday, in protest at the lack...
Africa’s 2013 Nations Cup Qualifiers: Libya vs Algeria to be played in Casablanca
By Mohamed Assed. Casablanca, 14 August: It is now official; the . . .Libyan National Team will play Algeria in...
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BREAKING: Eni announces new offshore gas discoveries in Libya of more than 1 trillion cubic feet – gas to supply Libyan domestic market and for export to Italy
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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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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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Production at the Sharara field continues despite pipeline fire – production diverted via other pipelines: NOC
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LPTIC Chairman tours Tripoli International Airport – emphasises need to accelerate pace of completion of telecoms work
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