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Libya rivals in Moscow to sign ceasefire deal
Middle East
January 13, 2020
Libya rivals in Moscow to sign ceasefire deal
The heads of Libya’s warring sides were to meet in Moscow on Monday to sign a ceasefire deal ending nine…
We may call on the Egyptian army to intervene in Libya: Libyan Parliament Speaker
Egypt
January 13, 2020
We may call on the Egyptian army to intervene in Libya: Libyan Parliament Speaker
The Speaker of the Libyan Parliament, Aguila Saleh, said on Sunday that his country may find itself forced to call…
Egypt’s House of Representatives holds public session supporting Libya
Egypt
January 12, 2020
Egypt’s House of Representatives holds public session supporting Libya
Egypt’s House of Representatives held a public session on Sunday to support the Libyan people and reject foreign intervention in…
Both sides accuse each other of violating ceasefire in Libya
Middle East
January 12, 2020
Both sides accuse each other of violating ceasefire in Libya
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Both of Libya’s warring factions accused each other of violating a ceasefire proposed by Turkey and Russia,…
Libyan forces loyal to Haftar announce ceasefire, GNA agrees to truce
Middle East
January 12, 2020
Libyan forces loyal to Haftar announce ceasefire, GNA agrees to truce
BENGHAZI (Reuters) – Libyan eastern forces loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar announced on Saturday a ceasefire in the western region,…
Merkel, Putin discuss Middle East flashpoints at Kremlin meeting
Middle East
January 11, 2020
Merkel, Putin discuss Middle East flashpoints at Kremlin meeting
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday for talks set to focus on…
Airstrikes hit rebel-held Syrian town despite new cease-fire
Middle East
January 10, 2020
Airstrikes hit rebel-held Syrian town despite new cease-fire
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian warplanes bombed a major rebel stronghold in the country’s northwest on Friday, less than 24 hours…
UN-supported Libya government welcomes civil war truce calls
Middle East
January 9, 2020
UN-supported Libya government welcomes civil war truce calls
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s United Nations-supported government has welcomed Russian and Turkish calls for a ceasefire in the country’s ongoing…
Erdogan, Putin to launch new gas line, talk Mideast security
Middle East
January 8, 2020
Erdogan, Putin to launch new gas line, talk Mideast security
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish and Russian presidents were in Istanbul on Wednesday to inaugurate the dual natural gas line…
Egyptian MP suggests imposing boycott on Turkish products
Egypt
January 8, 2020
Egyptian MP suggests imposing boycott on Turkish products
A member of the Egyptian House of Representative presented a proposal to the government on Wednesday suggesting a boycott be…