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December 3
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Libya: Libyan Rebels End Az-Zawiya Refinery Blockade
Former Libyan rebels lifted their blockade of the country's biggest oil refinery, AFP reported on Friday (November 30th). Read more »
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Libya: Libya Gives Tunisia Financial Boost
As a "duty" to the country that hosted thousands of Libyans during the civil war, Libya granted Tunisia a hefty aid package. Read more »
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Libya: Bani Walid to Receive Humanitarian Aid
Libya sent the first of several humanitarian aid convoys to the embattled desert town of Bani Walid, Libya Herald reported on Friday (November 30th). The government has also... Read more »
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Libya: Libyan Junior Weightlifters Take African Silver
Libya ranked second in the medal tally at the 19th African Junior and Cadet Weightlifting Championship, Libya Herald reported on Friday (November 30th). The Libyan team won 32... Read more »
November 29
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Libya: Libyan Integrity Commission Reviews Cabinet Nominees
Libya's Integrity and Patriotism Commission on Monday (November 26th) turned over its conclusions regarding 24 ministers in Prime Minister Ali Zidan's interim government. Read more »
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Libya: Libyan Militia to Surrender Homosexual Captives
Twelve alleged homosexuals abducted last week from a private party in Tripoli's Ain Zara district will be handed over to the justice ministry; Libya Herald quoted a senior member... Read more »
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Libya: Mansour Al-Kikhia Family Calls for Answers
The identification of the missing minister's corpse ended one mystery and awakened another. Read more »
November 27
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Libya: UN Mission Concludes Libya Visit
A United Nations mission wrapped up a visit to southern Libya, Libya Herald reported on Sunday (November 25th). The delegation spent a week in the region to study border controls,... Read more »
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Libya: Libya Drone Planes - Protection or Peeve?
Though some see them as an unnecessary nuisance, many analysts admit that Libya drones play a crucial role in fending off security dangers. Read more »
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Libya: Libyan Extremists Kidnap Homosexuals
Libyan extremists threatened to mutilate and execute 12 men abducted last Thursday from a private party in Tripoli's Ain Zara district, Libya Herald reported on Monday (November... Read more »
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Libya: Niger to Send Gaddafi Son to Hague
Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou said his country would hand Saadi Kadhafi over to the International Criminal Court (ICC), Libya Herald reported on Sunday (November 25th). Read more »
November 24
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North Africa: Libya Offers Financial Aid to Tunisia
Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki and Libyan General National Congress (GNC) President Mohamed Magarief held bilateral talks Thursday (November 22nd) in Tunis, TAP reported.... Read more »
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Libya: Boxing Tourneys Return to Tripoli
Tripoli's first boxing tournament in more than 30 years began on Thursday (November 22nd), Libya Herald reported. Ten new Tripoli clubs will participate in the two-day event. Read more »
November 23
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Tunisia: Magarief Leads Libyan Delegation to Tunisia
Libyan General National Congress (GNC) President Mohamed Magarief will begin a working visit to Tunisia on Thursday (November 21st), TAP reported. Read more »
November 22
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North Africa: Maghreb Handball Clubs Chase African Title
Algerian side JSE Skikda beat Libya's Al Ahly 31-25 and Esperance defeated Congolese side JSK 43-23 Tuesday (November 20th) at the 34th African Handball Club Championships in... Read more »
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Libya: Benghazi Security Chief Assassinated
Libyan gunmen killed Benghazi's security chief Wednesday (November 21st) morning outside his house in the city's Sabri district, Libya Herald reported. Read more »
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Libya: Libya, Morocco Improve Business Ties
Talk about economic co-operation between Morocco and Libya encourages investors on both sides. Read more »
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Libya: New Libyan Prime Minister, President Set to Meet
Following Libya's peaceful transition of power, Ali Zidan and Mohamed Magarief will discuss needs of the country. Read more »
November 21
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Libya: Benghazi Female Councillor Quits
The lone female member of the Benghazi Local Council resigned on Monday (November 19th), Libya Herald reported. Read more »
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Libya: Bani Walid Returns to Normal
Security improvements in Bani Walid reassure citizens that it is now safe to resume their normal activities. Read more »
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Libya: Libya to Suspend Local Elections
Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zidan on Sunday (November 18th) participated in an official government handover ceremony with his predecessor Abdurrahim El Keib, Libya Herald reported.... Read more »
November 18
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Libya: Extremists Threaten Sufi Leader
The head of a Tripoli Sufi lodge and training centre in Tripoli and his sons have received death threats from Libyan extremists, Libya Herald reported on Thursday (November 15th). Read more »
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Libya: Libya Inaugurates New Government
Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zidan and most of his government were sworn in on Wednesday (November 16th) at a ceremony in the great hall of the General National Congress (GNC). Read more »
November 15
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Libya: Libyan Lawmakers Push Weapon Collection Plan
Controlling weapons will help bring security and stability to Libya, government officials say. Read more »
November 14
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Libya: Court Postpones Former PM's Trial
Kadhafi's ex-premier makes his first court appearance in a trial that many Libyans hope will bring long-awaited justice. Read more »
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