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Remains of Muammar Gaddafi’s chemical weapons arsenal in the desert. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Libya militias capture chemical weapons: army official

by Abdul Sattar Hatita | Feb 21, 2015 | Middle East

Jufra District, Libya, Asharq Al-Awsat—Militias in Libya have seized chemical weapons from arsenals located in the southern and central provinces of the country that used to belong to former leader Muammar Gaddafi, military sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. A Libyan...

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UN special envoy for Libya Bernardino Leon (2nd L) speaks to Libyan delegates prior to talks on January 14, 2015 in Geneva.
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Libya meeting makes faltering start, seeks unity govt

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 14, 2015 | Middle East

Geneva and Cairo, Reuters/Asharq Al-Awsat—UN-sponsored talks in Geneva between rival Libyan factions aim to reach agreement to form a unity government, the United Nations envoy for Libya said on Wednesday, as he tried to launch talks which only one side to the...

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Firefighters try to put out a fire in an oil tank in Libya’s Sidra port, on December 26, 2014. (Reuters Photos)

Opinion: Another Arab country is slipping into chaos

by Osman Mirghani | Jan 8, 2015 | Opinion

On September 25, 2014 Asharq Al-Awsat published my article, “The Costly Neglect of Libya,” which dealt with the deteriorating situation in that country and the absence of coordinated and effective steps on the part of the Arab world and the international...

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Libyan Prime Minister Abdullah Al-Thani (Asharq All-Awsat)

Libya’s PM considering resignation: minister

by Khalid Mahmoud | Jan 2, 2015 | Middle East

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—A Libyan official has revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that Libyan interim Prime Minister Abdullah Al-Thani may consider resigning from his position, with an “undeclared battle” to succeed him raging behind-the-scenes among members of the parliament....

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A general view shows Dubai’s cityscape on September 24, 2013. (REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah)

Opinion: Oil wealth is no substitute for making good choices

by Ali Ibrahim | Dec 3, 2014 | Opinion

There is a great deal of similarity between the UAE and Libya in terms of their circumstances and natural resources. However, each country chose a different political path that has led to completely different outcomes in terms of social and economic progress, a field...