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Libya just misses out on world volleyball championships

Tripoli, 30 April 2013: Despite some inspired offensive play and dogged defence, Ahli Tripoli, one of three Libyan clubs taking part in the African Volleyball Championship  here in Tripoli, was…

Tobruk International Airport officially opened

By Ashraf Abdul-Wahab. Tripoli, 30 April 2013: Tobruk International Airport was officially opened yesterday. The first international passenger flight, to Alexandria in Egypt, took off on in front of high-level officials,…

Policeman killed in Derna

The body of a police officer who has been named as Mohamed Gabsi was found in his car in Monday evening on the outskirts of Derna. According to the Libyan…

Ministry warns on detention

Tripoli, 13 April 2013: The Ministry of Interior has reminded police that prisoners may not be detained for more than 48 hours without permission from a judge, reported the Libyan…

Attack in Shahat

Benghazi, 11 April 2103: The local intelligence office in Shahat was attacked  attribution Shahat attacked with rocket-propelled grenades yesterday, Wednesday.  No one was hurt but a number of vehicles were…

Iraqi mission coming to discuss return of convicted Libyans

Tripoli, 6 April 2013: A delegation from the office of Iraqi president, Jalil Talabani is due in Tripoli next week to discuss the repatriation of Libyans held in Iraqi jails,…

Libya’s first electronic library opens

Tripoli, 3 April 2013: Libya’s first electronic library has been officially opened by the Deputy Prime Minister, Awad Al-Barasi. The opening ceremony took place in the National Library. The Minister…

French language courses start

The French Institute in Tripoli is launching three new French-language courses, the first beginning on Saturday 6 April. The extensive course, running from 6 April until 9 June, involves four and…

Water shortage hits Tarhuna

Tripoli, 2 April 2013: Urgent discussions have been under way today in Tarhuna in the face of growing water shortages. Members of the municipal council, the local water company and…

Indian ambassador meets Deputy Prime Minister Awad Barasi

Tripoli, 2 April 2013: The Indian Ambassador Mr Anil Trigunayat, called on the Deputy Prime Minister Awad Al-Barasi to discuss cooperation in the area of capacity building and the power sector. They…

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