Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

Media ID: 55384137
Caption:

File photo of General Khalifa Haftar, commander in the Libyan National Army (LNA). Photo: Philippe Wojazer/Pool/AFP

Libyan National Dialogue in Tunis Discusses Executive Authority’s Structure, Powers

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 28, 2017 | Middle East

Tunis – Cairo – The two delegations to the Libyan political dialogue, which is hosted by Tunisia under the supervision of UN Envoy to Libya Ghassan Salame, discussed on Wednesday the structure of the executive authority and its powers, within a plan to amend the...

Media ID: 55384080
Caption:

Libyan General Khalifa Haftar addresses a press conference in Benghazi. AP

Haftar Holds Secret Meetings in Rome on Migration

by Jamal Jawhar | Sep 27, 2017 | Middle East

Cairo- Following an invitation from the Italian government, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, head of the Libyan National Army, arrived in Rome Tuesday to meet with Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti, Interior Minister Marco Minniti, the head of the Italian intelligence...

Media ID: 55384056
Caption:

During the meeting between Italian Interior Minister Marco Minniti received Secretary-General Sheikh Mohammed Issa (MWL Website)

Italian Minister of Interior Affairs Receives MWL Sec-Gen

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 27, 2017 | World

Rome– Muslim World League (MWL) aims to pursue positive integration of Muslim communities into their societies and the citizenship they have recognized and committed to, according to MWL Sec-Gen Sheikh Mohammed al-Issa. Italian Interior Minister Marco Minniti received...

Media ID: 55383862
Caption:

Cast member Colin Firth arrives with his wife Livia Giuggioli for the world premiere of “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” in London, Britain September 18, 2017. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

British Actor Colin Firth Receives Italian Citizenship

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 25, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Rome- British actor Colin Firth, who has often played the role of a quintessential Englishman in his many films, has become an Italian citizen, Italy’s Interior Ministry said. “The very famous actor, who won an Oscar for the film ‘The King’s Speech’, is married to a...

Media ID: 55383695
Caption:

Sudan President Omar al-Bashir Photo: ASHRAF SHAZLY / AFP

Sudan’s Bashir Seeks Women’s Help in Arms Collection Campaign

by Ahmed Younes and Mustafa Sirri | Sep 22, 2017 | Middle East

Khartoum– Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir warned against refusing to voluntarily surrendering weapons, in a campaign to collect arms from tribes in war-torn Darfur. Bashir also urged women in Darfur to help in the campaign, asking them to prevent their husbands and...