Turkey upset by Sarraj's plan to step down in Libya: Erdogan | THE DAILY STAR

 President Tayyip Erdogan said Friday Turkey was upset that Libya's internationally recognized Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, an ally, wants to quit next month and Ankara may hold talks with his government on the issue in the coming week.

Libyan unity government says ready to step down

The head of Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) said Wednesday he planned to step down within six weeks as part of efforts to broker a peace agreement.

Libya's Eastern-Based Gov't Submits Resignation to Parliament Amid Ongoing Protests

Libya's interim government led by Prime Minister Abdullah Thani has submitted a letter of resignation to Tobruk-based House of Representatives Speaker Aguila Saleh, the parliament said in a press release on Sunday.

US Imposes Libya Sanctions on 3 Individuals, Entity in Malta, Treasury Says

The United States has imposed new sanctions on three individuals and an entity based in Malta for allegedly smuggling fuel from and drugs to Libya, the Treasury Department said in a statement on Thursday.

Haftar's LNA Vows to Continue Tripoli Offensive Despite Russia-Turkey Ceasefire Initiative

The Libyan National Army (LNA) led by Marshal Khalifa Haftar welcomes the ceasefire initiative by Russia and Turkey, but will continue the fight for Tripoli, the LNA commander said in a statement on Thursday.

Libye: Trump met en garde Erdogan contre une «ingérence étrangère»

Toute ingérence étrangère compliquera davantage la situation en Libye, a prévenu Donald Trump dans un entretien téléphonique avec son homologue turc qui compte y déployer des militaires.

Turkish parliament approves sending troops to Libya

Turkey’s parliament on Thursday authorized the deployment of troops to Libya to support the U.N.-backed government in Tripoli battle forces loyal to a rival government that is seeking to capture the capital.

At least 100 feared dead after boat sinks off Libya coast

About 100 migrants and refugees are missing and feared dead after their boat capsized off the coast of Libya, according to the Libyan coastguard.

Matteo Salvini : "Les ONG verront l'Italie seulement en carte postale"

Le ministre italien de l'Intérieur Matteo Salvini a annoncé vendredi que les ports italiens seraient fermés "tout l'été" aux ONG qui secourent les migrants en Méditerranée. "Les ONG verront l'Italie seulement en carte postale", a déclaré sur une radio Matteo Salvini, qui est aussi vice-Premier ministre et chef de file la Ligue (extrême droite).

Italy doubles down on anti-migrant stance ahead of EU summit

Italy doubled down Friday on its new tough stance against migrants, insisting it could not take "one more" refugee and warning the migration crisis could put the bloc's survival at stake.

Italy bans more migrant rescue boats

Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday warned another migrant rescue mission off the Libyan coast that it would not be allowed to land its "human cargo" at an Italian port.

At least 17 civilians killed in Libya's Darna in 2 weeks: UN

At least 17 civilians have been killed and 22 others wounded in the eastern Libyan city of Darna over the past two weeks as the eastern-based army is launching a military operation to take over the city from militants, the United Nations said on Friday.

Libya's rival leaders agree to hold elections in December

Libya's rival leaders agreed to hold parliamentary and presidential elections on December 10 following a meeting in Paris.

New period of stability: France to host int'l conference on Libya in Paris

The French Embassy in Libya officially announced on Sunday that France will host the UN-sponsored international conference on Libya in Paris on Tuesday.

Pyongyang calificó de "idiotas y estúpidas" unas recientes declaraciones del vicepresidente norteamericano.

Pyongyang tildó este jueves de "estúpidas" las advertencias del vicepresidente estadounidense Mike Pence y advirtió que se podría anular la cumbre histórica con el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump.

ISIS/ISIL claims responsibility for suicide attack on Libyan election commission

The terrrorist group Islamic State (IS) on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on the headquarters of Libya's Higher Commission of Elections in the capital Tripoli.

Russia warns against repeat of Iraqi experience in Syria

Russia’s Foreign Minister has said he hopes there would be no repeat of the experience of Libya and Iraq in the Syria conflict.

Sarkozy placed under formal investigation in suspected Libyan fund: report

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was placed under formal investigation on Wednesday on suspected funds of Libyan origin, a local newspaper reported. 

French ex-president Sarkozy in custody over campaign funds : Reuters

The French police detained former President Nicolas Sarkozy as part of an investigation into alleged illegal financing of his election campaign in the 2007 elections, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing a source close to the investigation.

Libyan oil production hits post-Gadhafi high

Total oil production from Libya in January was close to 1 million barrels per day on average for its highest level in more than five years, industry data show.