Libya: Muslim rebels claim control over Benghazi

Libya: Muslim rebels claim control over Benghazi

(VOVworld) – Al-Qaida-linked Muslim insurgents Ansar al-Sharia claimed its control over the entire city of Benghazi in eastern Libya on Wednesday, following 2 days fighting with the Libyan...
Foreigners urged to leave Libya

Foreigners urged to leave Libya

(VOVworld)-Egypt and several Western states urged their nationals to leave Libya amid spiraling violence after two weeks of fighting left 150 people dead in Tripoli and Benghazi. Cairo has called on its citizens to...
The US evacuates diplomats from Libya

The US evacuates diplomats from Libya

(VOVworld) - The United States evacuated its embassy in Libya on Saturday, driving diplomats across the border into Tunisia under heavy military escort after escalating clashes broke out between rival militias...
Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Over the past week, we have received a lot of letters and emails from listeners around the world. Many said they have closely followed news reports on recent developments in...
New Libyan Prime Minister sworn in

New Libyan Prime Minister sworn in

(VOVworld)-Libya’s new Prime Minister Ahmed Maitiq and his cabinet were sworn in yesterday/ on Monday. Maitiq took his oath before President of the Parliament Nuri Abu Sahmain. He will wait...