Euronewsadded this to EuropeEuropean News Italy lets 10 stranded migrants disembark but moves to ban rescue ships from its watersEuronews - By Alice TideyItalian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini allowed 10 of the 53 migrants stranded on the Sea-Watch 3 rescue ship to disembark on Saturday, but pressed ahead with plans to ban such boats from Italian territorial
National GeographicNiger Surrounded by chaos, Niger is a nation on the edgeNational GeographicJust before dusk, the first pickup trucks roll past the checkpoint and array themselves across the desert on the outskirts of Agadez, Niger. Passengers pile in, as many as 25 per vehicle, each carrying
The GuardianMatteo Salvini Italy adopts decree that could fine migrant rescuers up to €50,000The GuardianThe Italian government has introduced a new security decree that would mean non-governmental organisation (NGO) rescue boats that bring migrants to Italy without permission could face fines of up to €50,000.
Nigeria Nigeria Is One of The Least Peaceful Places on Earth, Says Global Peace Index | Sahara Reporterssaharareporters.com Nigeria is one of the least peaceful places on earth, says 2019 Global Peace Index (GPI) report, despite claims by the All Progressives Congress-led …
North Africa Libyan Norwegain fertilizer to restart operations shortly- NOCreuters.com - Reuters EditorialDUBAI, June 15 (Reuters) - Libya’s state oil firm NOC said on Saturday it had restored natural gas supply to the Libya Norwegian fertiliser company (Lifeco), allowing factory operations to resume shortly.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNorth Africa UPDATE 1-Libyan-Norwegian fertiliser venture to restart operations shortly- NOCreuters.com - Reuters EditorialBENGHAZI, Libya, June 15 (Reuters) - Libya’s state oil firm NOC said on Saturday it had restored natural gas supply to LifeCo - the fertiliser joint venture it operates with Norway’s Yara, allowing the
North Africa Shutting Up Shop: Libyan Conflict Wreaks Havoc on Southern Tunisiahaaretz.com - Reuters Standing in his one-room store between tables stacked with brightly colored T-shirts and jeans, Fathi Mars gestures in despair. “If the war continues …
Global Newsadded this to Global NewsSudan U.S. calls for ‘independent and credible’ investigation into Sudan crackdownglobalnews.ca - By Staff The top United States diplomat to Africa says there needs to be an “independent and credible” investigation into the Sudanese military’s violent …
Matteo Salvini Matteo Salvini on His Role as Italy’s Deputy Prime Ministerpbs.org - www.pbs.org YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY TO THE UNITED STATES AND A FAN OF PRESIDENT TRUMP. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DISCUSS WITH THE VICE PRESIDENT AND THE SECRETARY OF …
Reuters Indiaadded this to BusinessTripoli Total, other foreign firms seek to renew Libya licencesReuters India - By Ulf LaessingTRIPOLI (Reuters) - France's Total and other foreign firms have started to renew their business licences with Libya's internationally recognised government to keep operating in the country, the Tripoli-based
VICE Newsadded this to VICE NewsMatteo Salvini Italy's Far-Right Interior Minister Wants to Send a Boat Full of Migrants Back to a War ZoneVICE - Tim HumeThe fates of 53 desperate migrants rescued while crossing the Mediterranean hung in the balance Friday, after Italy’s far-right interior minister, Matteo Salvini, vowed their ship would not be allowed
Passionfish12added this to Security & IntelligenceKhalifa Haftar Misplaced optimism in LibyaThe Washington Times Is the long-running civil war in Libya winding to a close? The Libyan National Army (LNA) and its larger-than-life leader, Gen. Khalifa Haftar, seem …
BBBuckadded this to FlipEuropean Union Southern EU leaders criticize migrant rescue shipsDW News - DW English Southern European leaders called Friday for NGO migrant rescue ships in the Mediterranean Sea to follow international law and not to obstruct the …
Guardian Australiaadded this to WorldWorld News Captain of migrant rescue ship says Italy 'criminalising solidarity'The Guardian - Daniel Boffey in Brussels and Lorenzo Tondo in PalermoA captain of a search-and-rescue ship potentially facing up to 20 years in jail in connection with her role in saving 6,000 people from drowning in the Mediterranean has accused the EU of letting people
Federica Mogherini Mogherini speaks to Libyan PM Al-Serrajneweurope.eu - By ep|neonline Europe’s foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini had a phone conversation on 13 June with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Mustafa Al-Serraj to discuss the …
Independent Mediaadded this to IOL SportSport (South Africa) John Obi Mikel hopes Nigeria make it count in possibly his last Afcon | IOLiol.co.za ABUJA – Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has said he is “hungry” to a win a second Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Obi Mikel won his first Africa Cup …
SNC-Lavalin Ex-SNC-Lavalin CEO Neil Bruce says succession process began in 2018yahoo.com - The Canadian Press MONTREAL — Neil Bruce, who stepped down abruptly as head of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. on Tuesday, says the process to replace him was in the works for …
UN Security Council UN Envoy Optimistic about Reaching Political Settlement in Libyaaawsat.com United Nations envoy Ghassan Salame expressed for the first time on Friday his confidence that a political settlement may be reached in Libya instead …
Political Islam Libya Interim Govt. FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Qatar Expanding its Clout by Backing Political Islamaawsat.com Foreign Minister of the interim Libyan government Abdul Hadi al-Hweij accused Qatar, Turkey and Iran of supporting the militias in the capital, …
Vietnam Up in the Air: the Fallacy of Aerial Campaignscounterpunch.org - Naman Habtom-Desta Since the Second World War, governments across the world have increasingly relied on aerial bombardment in order to achieve strategic and/or …
Eateradded this to Eater NationalTripoli New England Beach Pizza Is Not Very Good. Everyone Should Try ItEater - Hannah SelingerIf you were raised in northern New England, or spent any appreciable amount of time there, you already know what I am about to tell you: Beach pizza is a thing of local lore. There is some debate among
North Africa Tunisia Jails Terrorist Detainees for Smuggling Arms from Libyaaawsat.com Tunisia sentenced on Wednesday suspects to jail for plotting terrorist attacks in the country. Three detainees were sentenced to four to six years …
Reuters UKadded this to World NewsTripoli Libya parliament chief allied to Haftar rules out talks before Tripoli capturedReuters - Mahmoud MouradCAIRO/TRIPOLI (Reuters) - The head of the Libyan parliament aligned with eastern forces trying to seize the capital from the internationally-backed government said on Thursday there could be no peace until
Reuters UKTripoli Tripoli's children struggle to study as war reaches the capitalReuters UKTRIPOLI (Reuters) - For 13-year-old Taha Aboud, who dreams of becoming an engineer, war in Libya’s capital Tripoli has meant his family fleeing their home and him missing studies as they searched for new
Haaretzadded this to Israel and Middle East NewsNorth Africa Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt Call for a Cease-fire in Libyahaaretz.com - The Associated Press Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt have expressed their "deep concern" over the chaotic situation in Libya and called for an immediate cease-fire in the …
Fox NewsBenghazi 2nd suspect tried in Benghazi terror attack convicted on 2 countsFox News - Vandana RambaranA federal jury found a second Libyan militant guilty on two counts for their role in the 2012 attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission and nearby CIA post in Benghazi, Libya that killed four Americans, including
Euronewsadded this to NewsNorth Africa Watch our special report from inside Libya as warlords battle over the ruins of the war-torn countryEuronews - By Anelise BorgesOnce again Libya is a country at war. For the third time since the fall of strongman Muammar Gaddafi warlords and their militias are battling over the ruins of the country. Now, in addition to the thousands
The Washington PostBenghazi Second Benghazi militant convicted in U.S. court in 2012 attacks that left ambassador deadThe Washington Post - By Washington Post StaffThe jury in Washington delivered a partial verdict, finding Mustafa al-Imam, 47, guilty on one count each of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and maliciously destroying government but
Associated PressBenghazi Jury reaches partial verdict in trial of Benghazi militantAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury has reached a partial verdict in the case against a Libyan militant accused of playing an instrumental role in the 2012 Benghazi attacks. The jury in Washington found al-Imam
The Independentadded this to VoicesOpinion (UK) An Isis killer and an unlikely hero have heaved open the cracks in Lebanese politicsindependent.co.uk - Robert Fisk Saber Mrad grinned up from his bed on the third floor of the Islamic Hospital with a hero’s smile. “I’ve always been the kind of person to interfere …
