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Libya: Arrest warrant against Presidential hopeful Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi for murder

Libya’s military prosecution office has ordered the arrest of Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader Muammar Gaddafi, on the charges of murder and recruitment of foreign mercenaries. The arrest warrant which circulated on social media this week, appeared to have been issued by the prosecution office deputy Mohammed Gharouda, on August 5. The arrest […]

Spain defends again UN centrality in settlement of Sahara issue

Spain has defended again the “central role” of the United Nations in settling the Moroccan Sahara issue.   “The central role in the political settlement of the Sahara issue belongs to the UN,” said Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs Arancha Gonzalez Laya.   “In this regard, we always support the efforts of the Secretary General […]

One Killed as Protests against Rising Prices Build up in Tunisia

Protests against a set of austerity measures including price and tax hikes swept across Tunisia leaving one person dead. Clashes between Police and hundreds of protesters took place in Tebourba, some 40 km (25 miles) from Tunis leaving one killed and Five people wounded, the Tunisian news agency said. The deceased suffered from chronic breathing […]