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Airstrikes, roadblocks trap civilians in Libya’s Tripoli

Airstrikes, roadblocks trap civilians in Libya’s Tripoli

CAIRO (AP) — Libyan forces loyal to a former military commander have intensified their airstrikes on Tripoli, where heavy fighting…
Algeria’s finance minister, ex police chief in court amid graft investigations

Algeria’s finance minister, ex police chief in court amid graft investigations

ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s finance minister and ex police chief appeared in court on Monday, joining a list of powerful…
Turkey says UAE spy suspect committed suicide in prison

Turkey says UAE spy suspect committed suicide in prison

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – A man held by Turkey on suspicion of spying for the United Arab Emirates has committed suicide…
Libyan forces push back against Haftar in house-to-house battles

Libyan forces push back against Haftar in house-to-house battles

TRIPOLI/BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Forces backing Libya’s internationally recognized government fought house-to-house battles with troops loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar…
US general says he will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran

US general says he will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran

CAIRO (Reuters) – US Central Command chief General Kenneth McKenzie said on Saturday the United States would deploy the necessary…
Iran says leaving nuclear treaty one of many options after US sanctions move

Iran says leaving nuclear treaty one of many options after US sanctions move

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran said on Sunday it could quit a treaty against the spread of nuclear weapons after the…
Pope appeals for evacuation of refugees in Libya camps

Pope appeals for evacuation of refugees in Libya camps

MILAN (Reuters) – Pope Francis called on Sunday for the evacuation of refugees held in detention camps in Libya as…
Militant attacks kill 22 government troops in north Syria

Militant attacks kill 22 government troops in north Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — Al-Qaida-linked militants launched attacks early Saturday on government forces positions in northern Syria killing and wounding dozens…
Air raids on Libya’s capital: AFP, witnesses

Air raids on Libya’s capital: AFP, witnesses

Air raids were carried out Saturday night on the Libyan capital Tripoli, according to AFP journalists and residents who heard…
Sudan protest leaders, army rulers agree on joint civilian-military council

Sudan protest leaders, army rulers agree on joint civilian-military council

Sudan’s protest leaders and army rulers agreed Saturday to establish a joint civilian-military ruling council, a major breakthrough in talks…
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