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Libya assembly speaker confirms Miitig as premier
AFP - The speaker of Libya’s General National Congress confirmed Ahmed Miitig…
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I have no problem with replacing the 30 June alliance term with…
North Korea ‘may be close to nuclear test’ warns Seoul
North Korea has conducted three nuclear tests – in 2006, 2009 and…
Mortar fire on Syria schools kills child, hurts 40: Media
AFP - Mortar rounds fired on schools in the Syrian capital on…