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Germany to Host ICC's 10th Anniversary Conference |
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The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) is marking its 10th anniversary in Nuremberg, Germany, with a two-day international conference with the theme: 'Through the Lens of Nuremberg: The International Criminal Court at its Tenth Anniversary'. It is organised by the German foreign ministry. |
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Major Challenges After Libyan Elections |
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Libya faces major challenges after the elections according to four experts who addressed the monthly meeting of London’s Gulf Cultural Club under the them: Libya after the elections: a new dawn? |
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Opinion: Libyans Need to be Firm, Tactful and Patient – by S.R.H. Hashmi |
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It would be in the interest of the Libyan government to establish friendly relations with all countries except Israel, but in order to determine how close it wants to get to any country, it should base its decision on cool calculation and analysis and not get swayed by emotions. Government needs to be accommodating, tactful, and above all, patient, realising that there are no quick-fixes. |
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Henna: Libyan Style |
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For some people it’s the rustic smell, and the way its exotic colour contrasts the natural skin glow that makes henna so desirable. For others these are the very characteristics that make henna unfavorable to their personal taste. Of course, the latter category is the minority in Libya. One thing that can’t be denied is how much Libyans value the look of henna. Interestingly, henna often connotes happiness. |
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Libyans Hand Over Weapons to Army |
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As part of a disarmament drive organised by the army to target militia groups, and following appeals on a private television station, Libya al-Hurra (Free Libya) hundreds of Libyans have handed in weapons at points indicated by the authorities in the main squares of Benghazi and Tripoli |
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The Conscience of the Arab Spring |
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The Arab World must pay attention to the loud and clear message Benghazi has sent the whole world as it demonstrated against the violence of the Wahabis and their anti-democratic distortions of Islam, Ahmed Shebani, founder of The Democratic Party said in a statement to tripolipost.com. |
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US Withdrawing More Staff from Libyan Embassy |
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After withdrawing staff from its consulate in Benghazi following the death of its ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, the United States has now decided to temporarily withdraw more staff from its embassy in Libya's capital, Tripoli, for security reasons. The State Department said however, that it hopes to send them back early next week. |
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Swiss Engineers Convicted In Libya Nuke Case |
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A Swiss court has convicted three engineers for their roles in a Pakistani-led ring that smuggled nuclear secrets to Iran, Libya and North Korea. In a plea-bargain, they avoided exposure on later roles as CIA informants. |
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Interview: Tremendous Potential for the Development of Libyan Tourism |
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A British woman by the name of Amelia Stewart in 2004 set up the first company, Simoon Travel, that specialises in tourist trips to Libya, believes that tourism has a future in Libya and that it can grow from strength to strength. In an exclusive interview, she talked to The Tripoli Post about her decision to focus on Libya, about her experiences as a tour operator, and her most recent visit to the country. |
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US Senate Votes to Continue Foreign Aid to Libya |
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After months of championing the issue of ending foreign aid, US Republican Senator Rand Paul's proposal calling for a prohibition of US aid funds to the governments of Libya, Egypt, and Pakistan was overwhelmingly defeated, and all three countries will continue to receive aid. |
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High-end Horse Auction to be Held in Tripoli October 13
The sixth round high-end horse auction is to be held on 13 October at the stables in Tripoli. The glamorous event where people come from all over Libya and neighboring countries to purchase quality broodmares and foals is semi-private being held twice a year. |
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Libya: Corinthia Signs €320M Contract to Build Medina Tower in Tripoli
The drive to reconstruct Libya has begun by signing €320M Contract to Build Medina in downtown Tripoli. The project, a 40-storey building project on a central seafront site in the heart of Tripoli, first of its kind in Libya, will take 40 months to complete. |
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Libya: Oil, Gas Revenues Total $54.9 Billion in 2012
Libya’s oil and gas revenues have reached $54.9 Billion, a huge amount of cash money for reconstruction of the country. A new oil discovery has also been announced by Arabian Gulf Oil Company in southwest Libya. |
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