Clashes kill 9 at Libya’s main international airport
Mitiga airport in Tripoli evacuated as armed militants seek to free prisoners jailed at the site
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Agreement meant to protect Libya's heritage actually legitimizes Tripoli's confiscation of objects belonging to exiled Jews, activists say
View ArticleSuicide bomber attacks Libya’s Foreign Ministry; 3 killed
Another attacker shot dead before he can detonate explosive vest; at least seven injured by assault
View ArticleUN says 220 killed in two days of fighting over Libya’s capital
Clashes threaten to ignite civil war on the scale of the 2011 uprising that toppled and killed dictator Muammar Gaddafi
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Lebanese protesters back in streets following brief lull
Demonstrators burn tires, block 3 main highways leading to Beirut, demand removal of ruling elite and replacement with fresh leaders
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Riots break out in impoverished north Lebanon city as currency crashes
Protesters attack banks, clash with security forces in Tripoli as virus outbreak exacerbates longstanding economic crisis and Lebanese pound sinks to record low
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Protests turn to riots as crisis-hit Lebanon approves economic rescue plan
Army clashes again with protesters angered by soaring inflation and unprecedented devaluation of the Lebanese pound, which hit a record low this week
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Lebanese take to the streets as currency hits a new low
Protesters attack banks in expression of anger at their perceived role in deepening economic malaise; Lebanese pound continues to tumble against the dollar
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At least 6, including little girl, dead after migrant ship capsizes off Lebanon
Accident not the first of its kind for crisis-hit country, as growing number attempt escape by sea to better future, given rising poverty and unemployment rates
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Libya sees rebirth of traditional jewelry craft once taught by Jewish artisans
People of all ages come to train at Tripoli schools in art of filigree, which involves the use of beads, threads, and precious materials to create detailed designs
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Over 30 killed in Tripoli clashes between forces backed by rival Libyan regimes
At least 17 civilians slain in fighting, as residents fear escalation in monthslong stalemate between Tripoli-based prime minister and premier situated in country's east
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Libya, Turkey sign defense deals building on 2019 maritime border agreement
Ankara's claim to potentially gas-rich areas of eastern Mediterranean angers Greece, France and EU, while Egypt rejects legitimacy of Tripoli-based PM in divided Libya
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Most FMs boycott Arab League meeting in Tripoli amid dispute over Libyan...
Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia among members absent from forum, challenging legitimacy of government whose rival they back The post Most FMs boycott Arab League meeting in Tripoli amid dispute over Libyan...
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Fighting in Libyan capital forces closure of airport
No immediate reports of casualties in clashes between 444 Brigade and Al-Radaa Force, both of which are linked to the Tripoli-based government The post Fighting in Libyan capital forces closure of...
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Wearing Lebanese uniforms, some 20 Israeli commandos took part in Friday raid...
Hezbollah-affiliated media says special forces were likely in area for reconnaissance before nabbing alleged terror operative, reiterates claim German Navy coordinated with Israel The post Wearing...
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