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New details emerge on US ambassador’s assassination in Benghazi
The military prosecution in eastern Libya revealed new details about the killing of US Ambassador Chris Stevens as well as three American diplomats in ... North Africa -
Libyan militant group Ansar al-Sharia says it has dissolved
The Libyan militant group Ansar al-Sharia, which is linked to al-Qaeda and deemed a terrorist organization by the UN and United States, announced its ... Middle East -
International readiness for war in Libya
No one favors going back to the time of foreign interventions, but this may be the only solution Middle East -
A bizarre twist in Libya’s militia drama
There have been signs of some Misrati units distancing themselves from the Muslim Brotherhood-dominated GNC regime over the past few months Middle East -
ISIS growing in Libya, warns Libyan official
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria group is gaining ground in Libya and a new international approach is needed to address the growing threat, a ... Middle East -
Libya’s Ansar al-Sharia group confirms chief’s death
Zehawi’s fate has been a mystery since the October clashes between pro-government forces and Islamist militias in the eastern city of Benghazi Middle East -
Leader of Libyan Islamists Ansar al-sharia, dies of wounds
Mohammed al-Zahawi had been in hospital for treatment since he was seriously wounded in battle Africa -
Islamist militants ‘behead’ Tunisian policeman
The beheading took place in the Touirif District in the city of El Kef Middle East -
U.N. Security Council adds Libya’s Ansar al-Sharia to terror list
UN Security Council adds Libya's Ansar al-Sharia to terror list: diplomats Middle East -
Western states urge blacklist of Libya militants
Ansar al-Sharia is already on the U.S. terror list for its role in the September 2012 attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi Middle East -
Libya is grasping for a helping hand
Somalia and Syria combined. That’s what Libya could easily be heading towards Africa -
Tunisia breaks up terror group’s media arm
The interior ministry says 12 suspected members of the group were arrested Africa -
Video: Libya’s Islamist militants parade with ISIS flags
Libya’s Ansar al-Shariah have pledged allegiance to ISIS Africa -
States at U.N. express readiness to help Libya
Western and Arab states expressed their willingness to help Libya combat Islamist militants at a U.N. high-level meeting Africa -
Egypt prepares for the worst in Libya
Libya is on the edge of chaos. The architects of that chaos, is an alliance called “The Libyan Shield” Middle East -
Heavy fighting erupts in Libya’s Benghazi, killing five
The fighting lasted for hours causing families to pack up and escape Middle East -
Are we looking at a new Thirty Year War?
instead of the “old” Thirty Years War mostly confined to Europe, the “new” Thirty Years War will be globa Middle East -
Militants attack Egypt checkpoint, kill five policemen
Egypt has seen a rise in militant attacks since the ouster of its Islamist president last July Middle East -
Libya’s descent into the abyss continues unabated
To be sure, the emergence of an “emirate” based on Salafist-Jihadist thought would be a troubling development for Libya Middle East -
Benghazi Islamist militants on their last straw, analyst says
Analyst Abdul Hakim Maatouk said major changes will be seen in Libya over the coming days Analysis -
Oil depots again catch fire in fighting in Libya
More than 200 people were killed in weeks-long violence in Tripoli and Benghazi Energy -
Two Egyptians shot dead in Libya-Tunisia border clash
Tunisia’s border one of the few routes out for Libyan residents and expats to escape violence in Tripoli and Benghazi News -
Egypt and Libya: It’s crunch time as jihadists threaten both countries
The inability of the transitional government to establish security has been particularly notable in eastern Libya Africa -
Benghazi declared ‘Islamic emirate’ by militants
The news comes as the country's western region- including the capital Tripoli - has been hit with a full power cut after shelling on power plants Middle East -
Haftar targets Islamist’s HQ in fresh offensive
‘Operation Dignity,’ a military operation led by renegade ex-general Khalifa Haftar, targeted the headquarters of Ansar al-Sharia News -
U.S. issues fresh Libya travel warning
The warning comes amid worsening unrest in Libya, where battling militias have plunged the country into chaos Africa -
Haftar’s air force bombs Islamist militias in Benghazi
The attack comes a day after Ansar al-sharia vowed to fight the renegade general Africa -
The assassination of journalist Abu Zaid in Libya
Journalist Muftah Abu Zaid, one of Libya’s bravest, was assassinated in the city of Benghazi Africa -
Tunisia arrests Islamist militants after bomb mishap
Tunisia’s interior ministry said eight members of Ansar al-Sharia were attempting to plan an attack on the commercial city of Sfax Middle East -
Retired Egypt officer killed as police announce arrests
Interior Minister Mohammad Ibrahim announced that police had arrested the leaders of a deadly militant group in the Nile Deltaa Middle East