Libya flood disaster damaged ancient city but revealed new remains

10/06/2023

CYRENE, Libya – The flooding that killed thousands in Libya’s Derna last month damaged the ruins at the ancient Greek city of Cyrene in the mountains nearby, but it also revealed new archaeological remains there, by washing away…

‘They knew’ – fury of Libyans that warnings went unheeded before flood

Reuters 09/18/2023

“They knew.” When hydrologist Abdul Wanis Ashour began researching the system of dams protecting the eastern Libya port town of Derna 17 years ago, the peril facing residents was already no secret, he said. “When I gathered…

Searchers look for more than 10,000 missing in flooded Libyan city

Associated Press 09/16/2023

DERNA, Libya — Libyan authorities limited access to the flooded city of Derna on Friday to make it easier for searchers to dig through the mud and hollowed-out buildings for the more than 10,000 people still missing…

Pope Francis urges aid to migrants and end to Libya fighting

06/15/2020

VATICAN CITY  — Pope Francis on Sunday urged political and military leaders in Libya to end their hostilities and called on the international community to take “to heart” the plight of migrants trapped in the lawless nation.…

DFA uses ‘Daniela’ meme to help lighten up tension for Filipinos in Libya

07/13/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in Tripoli decided to inject humor and fun in reaching out to Filipinos about its repatriation efforts in conflict-stricken Libya by incorporating a widely popular meme that is centered around a…

DFA sends aid to 20 PH crewmen jailed in Libya

Inquirer.net 08/30/2017

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) vowed on Wednesday to assist the 20 Filipino seafarers recently detained in Libya for alleged fuel smuggling. Libyan authorities have assured the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli that the seafarers detained on…

Trump considers new immigration order

02/11/2017

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has said he is considering drafting a new order to ban migrants from majority-Muslim nations after his initial decree fell foul of the law. Insisting that he has the law on…

Trump’s first major test

01/30/2017

NEW YORK — Donald Trump faced mass protests and global outrage over his controversial ban on travelers from seven Muslim countries, facing the first real test of his nine-day administration. The ban was criticized by allies, sparked…

Canada offers temporary home to those stranded by Trump order

01/30/2017

OTTAWA — Canada will offer temporary residence permits to people stranded in the country as a result of US President Donald Trump’s travel ban, the immigration ministry said Sunday. “Let me assure those who may be stranded…

Trump’s controversial first week

Ricky Poca 01/30/2017

The first week of US President Donald J. Trump was filled with controversy as he issued numerous executive orders that somehow made good on his campaign promises. His first executive order that ordered the building of a…

Trump to block refugees, restrict Muslim visitors

01/26/2017

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was reportedly poised to suspend the US refugee program for four months and to halt visas for travelers from seven Muslim countries — moves that could come as early as Thursday. According…

IS grows in Libya, but local militias fight back

04/09/2016

WASHINGTON — The top US commander for Africa said the number of Islamic State group militants in Libya has doubled in the last year or so to about 6,000. Army Gen. David Rodriguez heads US Africa Command.…

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