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Former Libya Ruler Gaddafi's Son's Presidential Candidature Rejected
Libya's election commission said on Wednesday that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the former ruler and a major candidate in December's planned presidential election, was ineligible to run, compounding the turmoil surrounding the vote.
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Mali, Libya Crises to Top Agenda as Francois Hollande Visits Algeria
French President Francois Hollande heads to Algeria on Monday as the two nations, once bitter foes, work ever closer to resolve the political turmoil and jihadist threat in Mali and Libya.
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UN Security Council Threatens Sanctions Over Libya Turmoil
The UN Security Council on Saturday welcomed Libyan peace negotiations held in Geneva this week but warned the North African state it would consider sanctions against anyone undermining the country's security and stability.
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UN Security Council Threatens Sanctions Over Libya Turmoil
The UN Security Council on Saturday welcomed a ceasefire announced by an Islamist-backed militia in Libya and threatened to impose sanctions on those who obstruct peace efforts.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-moon in Libya, Calls for End to Fighting
UN chief Ban Ki-moon on a surprise visit to Libya on Saturday urged warring factions to end the turmoil gripping the North African nation since Moamer Kadhafi was toppled in 2011.
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From Russia to Iraq, Rising Oil Risks Push 2015 Prices to a Premium
European oil prices in a year's time have risen to a premium over immediate prices for the first time since 2012, as turmoil in Iraq and Libya and tensions between Russia and the West elevate supply risks in the months ahead.
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Tunisia to Host Security Meeting for Libya's Neighbour
Tunisia said on Monday it will host a meeting of foreign ministers from the six countries along with neighbouring Libya, to discuss ways of helping it deal with political turmoil and rising lawlessness.
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Deadly Attack, Low Turnout Mar Libya Election
A deadly attack on troops and low turnout Wednesday marred Libya's general election on which hopes were pinned of ending three years of turmoil since dictator Moamer Kadhafi's ouster.
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Libya's Second City Benghazi Hit by New Fighting, Families Flee
A renegade Libyan general launched an offensive on Sunday against Islamist militants in the eastern city of Benghazi, prompting dozens of families to flee the port in the latest bout of turmoil to hit the North African oil-producing nation.
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Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi says Egypt will not Allow Threats to Security from Libya
Egypt will not allow armed turmoil in neighbouring Libya to threaten its national security, presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said in an interview with the pan-Arab daily Asharq al-Awsat published on Saturday.
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Gillard disgusted by attacks on Australian war graves in Libya
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is disgusted by the attacks on war graves of Australian soldiers in Libya and has demanded that perpetrators be punished.
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Former Libya Ruler Gaddafi's Son's Presidential Candidature Rejected
Libya's election commission said on Wednesday that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the former ruler and a major candidate in December's planned presidential election, was ineligible to run, compounding the turmoil surrounding the vote.
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Mali, Libya Crises to Top Agenda as Francois Hollande Visits Algeria
French President Francois Hollande heads to Algeria on Monday as the two nations, once bitter foes, work ever closer to resolve the political turmoil and jihadist threat in Mali and Libya.
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UN Security Council Threatens Sanctions Over Libya Turmoil
The UN Security Council on Saturday welcomed Libyan peace negotiations held in Geneva this week but warned the North African state it would consider sanctions against anyone undermining the country's security and stability.
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UN Security Council Threatens Sanctions Over Libya Turmoil
The UN Security Council on Saturday welcomed a ceasefire announced by an Islamist-backed militia in Libya and threatened to impose sanctions on those who obstruct peace efforts.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-moon in Libya, Calls for End to Fighting
UN chief Ban Ki-moon on a surprise visit to Libya on Saturday urged warring factions to end the turmoil gripping the North African nation since Moamer Kadhafi was toppled in 2011.
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From Russia to Iraq, Rising Oil Risks Push 2015 Prices to a Premium
European oil prices in a year's time have risen to a premium over immediate prices for the first time since 2012, as turmoil in Iraq and Libya and tensions between Russia and the West elevate supply risks in the months ahead.
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Tunisia to Host Security Meeting for Libya's Neighbour
Tunisia said on Monday it will host a meeting of foreign ministers from the six countries along with neighbouring Libya, to discuss ways of helping it deal with political turmoil and rising lawlessness.
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Deadly Attack, Low Turnout Mar Libya Election
A deadly attack on troops and low turnout Wednesday marred Libya's general election on which hopes were pinned of ending three years of turmoil since dictator Moamer Kadhafi's ouster.
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Libya's Second City Benghazi Hit by New Fighting, Families Flee
A renegade Libyan general launched an offensive on Sunday against Islamist militants in the eastern city of Benghazi, prompting dozens of families to flee the port in the latest bout of turmoil to hit the North African oil-producing nation.
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Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi says Egypt will not Allow Threats to Security from Libya
Egypt will not allow armed turmoil in neighbouring Libya to threaten its national security, presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said in an interview with the pan-Arab daily Asharq al-Awsat published on Saturday.
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Gillard disgusted by attacks on Australian war graves in Libya
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is disgusted by the attacks on war graves of Australian soldiers in Libya and has demanded that perpetrators be punished.
