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Mediterranean Games: Gold and Another Bronze For Libyan Athletes in Pescara
The disappointment of previous performances up till Thursday at the 16th edition of the Mediterranean Games in Pescara, Italy were completely forgotten as Libyan athletes achieved their best ever results in such an international event. Mohamed Khwaja (pictured) clinched the country’s first gold medal in these Games.

Sirte AU Summit Focuses on Food Security in Africa
Africans everywhere are holding AU summits high as they expect unity in the continent would eventually lead to them to prosperity, peace and development at all levels.

National Security Adviser Holds Talks with Secretary of Russian Security Council
Libya's National Security Adviser Muatasam Muammar Al-Qathafi held official talks with the Secretary of the National Council of Russia Mr. Nikolai Patrushev on Tuesday.

Hamas Welcomes Obama's New Mideast Policy
The top Hamas leader on Thursday welcomed what he said is "new language" by President Barack Obama toward the Islamic militant group - part of Hamas' cautious outreach to Washington in recent weeks.

Officials Discuss Problem of Egyptian Illegal Workers in Libya
Libya's Secretary of Public Security, General Abdulfattah Yunis, held talks on Tuesday with Egypt's Minister of Manpower and Immigration focused on the growing problem of illegal Egyptian workers in Libya.

GPACWY Sign Cooperation Agreement with Sierra Leone's Danke Foundation
Gaddafi's Project for African Child, Woman and Youth (GPACWY) and Sierra Leone's Danke Koroma Charity Foundation signed a joint cooperation agreement in Tripoli on Wednesday.

Nigerian President Grants Amnesty to Oil Militants
Nigeria's President Umaru Yar'Adua, eager to resolve the Niger Delta crisis which has cut Nigeria's oil production by more than 25%, Thursday announced a 60-day amnesty for the country's oil militants, but with stringent conditions to be met by those willing to take the offer.

African Union Panel on Darfur Concludes Its Mission on Thursday
The African Union Panel on Darfur (AUPD), chaired by former South African President Thabo Mbeki and including former Burundian President Pierre Buyoya, former Nigerian President Abdulsalami Abubakar, other African dignitaries, concluded on Thursday its third mission to Sudan.

African Legal Support Facility in Field of Litigation Takes Place in Tunis
The Constitutive Assembly of the African Legal Support Facility will take place on June 29, 2009, in Tunis to adopt text establishing the institution and to set up its management organs, in particular, a governing council, management board and the executive council.

Security Technology Exhibition in Tripoli on 27 June
The Security Technology Exhibition STEX Libya 2009 activities will take place on the grounds of the Tripoli International Fair on July 27th-29th 2009, with more than 35 international and national companies in the fields of home land (air, sea and land), critical infrastructure, border control, maritime surveillance and oilfields security.

Arab Capital Inflows Surge by $15bn to a Record $89bn in 2008
Capital flow into Arab nations soared by around $15 billion to a record $89bn in 2008 despite a sharp slowdown in worldwide investments in the second half of 2008 due to the global crisis, official figures showed yesterday.

Verenex could Improperly bought Oil Property in Libya
Libya's National Oil Company is accusing Verenex Energy Inc. (TSX:VNX) of improperly bidding for exploration rights in Libya four years ago - allegations that further complicate the company's planned sale to a Chinese firm.

Carter Holds Back Tears Seeing Israeli Destruction of Gaza
Former US President Jimmy Carter has said he had to "hold back tears" while viewing Israeli destruction of Gaza.

Medical Officials: Bubonic Plague in Tubruq Under Control, No Swine Flu Cases in Libya
Libyan medical officials confirmed on Tuesday that bubonic plague that was discovered recently in eastern Libya was completely under control and all cases have been cured.

Oxford Business Group (OBG) to produce Libya's second annual economic report
Following the resounding success of Libya's first annual economic review, The Report: Libya 2008, Oxford Business Group (OBG), the highly acclaimed global publishing, research and consultancy firm, and the General People's Committee (GPC) of Industry, Economy and Trade, have renewed their partnership for the production of the second edition of the authoritative investment guide to the country.
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  Nigerian President Grants Amnesty to Oil Militants  
  African Union Panel on Darfur Concludes Its Mission on Thursday  
  African Legal Support Facility in Field of Litigation Takes Place in Tunis  
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Mediterranean Games: Gold and Another Bronze For Libyan Athletes in Pescara
The disappointment of previous performances up till Thursday at the 16th edition of the Mediterranean Games in Pescara, Italy were completely forgotten as Libyan athletes achieved their best ever results in such an international event. Mohamed Khwaja (pictured) clinched the country’s first gold medal in these Games.

Mediterranean Games: 10-Man Libya Narrowly Beaten by Hosts Italy in Semi-Final Clash
The much-awaited semi-final football clash between the host team, Italy, and Libya on the 7th day of the Mediterranean Games in Pescara was won by Italy. They defeated Libya, who were down to only 10 players after 68 minutes, by a goal scored after only three minutes of play through Reggio Garibaldi. It put them in the final

 

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