US, Russia propose sanction resolution on IS

US, Russia propose sanction resolution on IS

(VOVworld) – The US and Russia jointly pressed the UN Security Council to enforce stricter measures to curb the funding of Islamic State (IS) and other terrorist organizations
The UN calls for 166 million USD fund for Libya

The UN calls for 166 million USD fund for Libya

(VOVworld) - The United Nations called on the international community Wednesday to provide 165.6 million USD in aid to Libya, where nearly half of the population has been affected by violence. Ali al-Zaatari...
US kills IS and al-Shabaab senior leaders

US kills IS and al-Shabaab senior leaders

(VOVworld) – The US announced on Monday it has killed two senior leaders of Islamic State in Libya and the Al Qaeda-affiliated group al Shabaab during recent air strikes
Libya: Saadi Gaddafi's trial postponed

Libya: Saadi Gaddafi's trial postponed

(VOVworld) – On Sunday a court in Tripoli postponed the trial of the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Saadi, until February 7, 2016, to gain time for additional investigation
Tunisia smashes major terror plot

Tunisia smashes major terror plot

(VOVworld) – Tunisia has arrested a cell of 17 Islamist militants and prevented a major assault on hotels and security forces in the resort town of Sousse
Two Serbian Embassy staff kidnapped in Libya

Two Serbian Embassy staff kidnapped in Libya

(VOVworld)- Two Serbian embassy staff members were abducted in Libya on Sunday when their diplomatic convoy, which include the ambassador, came under fire in the coastal city of Sabratha. Serbia...
Algeria, Egypt, Italy discuss Libya

Algeria, Egypt, Italy discuss Libya

(VOVworld) - A meeting between Algeria, Egypt and Italy took place in Algiers on Monday to discuss the situation in Libya. The meeting brought together Minister of Maghreb Affairs, the African Union and the...