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Son of ex-Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi confirmed dead in western Libya ar
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was reportedly killed on Tuesday (local time) in an armed attack in western Libya, Xinhua reported, citing a statement from his political team.
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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in jail in
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in jail after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by Libya. Two of his former ministers were also convicted, while other charges against him were di
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Death toll from Tripoli clashes rises to 16
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], July 24 (ANI/Xinhua): The death toll from clashes between two rival armed groups in the Libyan capital Tripoli has increased to 16, and the injuries to 52, the Libyan Ministry of Health said on Saturday.
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Some 200 illegal migrants returned to Libya
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], May 15 (ANI/Xinhua): The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Friday said that some 200 illegal migrants have been returned to Libya.
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Comparing Centre with Gaddafi, Saddam shows disrespect towards people's ma
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Lambasting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for comparing the National Democratic Alliance led government in India to Iraq's dictator Saddam Hussein and Libya's Muammar Gaddafi, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said that Gandhi has disrespected the ma
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'Saddam, Gaddafi used to win elections too', says Rahul Gandhi
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Lambasting the Centre over reports claiming decline of democracy in India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that Iraq's dictator Saddam Hussein and Libya's Muammar Gaddafi used to win elections as well.
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Over 450 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast in a week, says IOM
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], January 26 (ANI/Xinhua): The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday that more than 450 illegal migrants have been rescued off the Libyan coast in the past week.
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Libyan parties agree to hold constitutional referendum ahead of elections:
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], January 21 (ANI/Xinhua): The Constitutional Committee comprised of Libya's eastern-based House of Representatives and the Tripoli-based High Council of State have agreed to hold a constitutional referendum ahead of the upcoming elections, the United Nations Support Mission i
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Nearly 300 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast: UNHCR
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], November 6 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Thursday said that nearly 300 illegal migrants have been rescued off the Libyan coast.
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French troops kill head of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb in Mali - Defen
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Paris [France], June 6 (Sputnik/ANI): Abdelmalek Droukdel, head of the Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb terror group, has been killed by French troops in northern Mali, French Defense Minister Florence Parly said.
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Turkey announces military backing to Libya's GNA
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], Dec 26 (ANI): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday announced military back for Libya's internationally recognised government of National Accord (GNA) following a request by the war-torn country.
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Haftar forces suffer losses as Libyan govt troops advance south of Tripoli
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Cairo [Egypt], Sept 9 (Sputnik/ANI): The troops of Libya's internationally-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) have made advances south of the city of Tripoli, making the Libyan National Army (LNA) loyal to Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar suffer losses.
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