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Lockerbie bombing trial postponed by US judge days before start
A federal judge on Monday postponed the trial of the man authorities allege built the bomb that blew New York-bound Pan Am flight 103 out of the sky over Lockerbie,…
Migrant arrivals to Italy fall 30% in first half of 2026, UNHCR says
Nearly 2,800 migrants arrived in Italy by sea in June, marking a 10% decrease compared with the previous month, according to data…
Libya’s eastern government bans entry of nationals from Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia
Libya’s eastern-based government has banned the entry of nationals of four African countries, a decision a government source said was due to…
Libya moves towards elections as rival leaders agree early 2027 timetable
Libya’s three most influential political leaders have agreed on a roadmap to hold simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections before February 2027, marking…
Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants
Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the U.N. refugee agency in the capital Tripoli on Thursday during a protest…
Libya aims to restart Ras Lanuf oil refinery within a year, NOC says
Libya aims to restart its 220,000 barrel-per-day Ras Lanuf oil refinery within six to 12 months to supply the domestic market, National…
Mediterranean tensions rise after aid ship reports gunfire from Libyan-affiliated vessels
Armed vessels linked to the Libyan coast guard opened fire Monday on a humanitarian rescue ship shortly after it saved about 90…
Italy leans on Libya to plug energy gap caused by Iran war
A delegation of Italian lawmakers has traveled to Libya to explore potentially ramping up energy trade with the war-torn country to fill…
Mass rescue operation by Libyan authorities: over 400 migrants saved from 10 boats
Libya's eastern-based coast guard of the Libyan National Army rescued at least 404 migrants on board 10 boats after they had "faced…
Two arms brokers on trial in UK for missiles and fighter jet deals with Libya and Sudan
Two arms brokers arranged illegal deals to supply ex-Soviet surface-to-air missile systems to South Sudan and fighter jets to Libya during its…