Libya
10 Years After the Arab Spring, Uncertainty Dominates the Region
Newsweek looks at five of the most-affected nations by the Arab Spring—Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria and Yemen—on the anniversary of Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi's death that helped spark a regional revolt with mixed results.
Mother Screams For Lost Baby as Dinghy Carrying Migrants Sinks
Heartbreaking footage shows the mother screaming: "I'm not going to see my baby. I lost my baby. Why me? Where's my baby?"
U.S., NATO Talk Peace with Turkey While It Plays Active Role in Three Wars
Turkey is involved in conflicts in Syria, Libya and between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but has of far avoided a direct clash with fellow NATO member Greece over energy reserves in the Mediterranean Sea.
Russia Challenges U.S. in Mediterranean, Asserts Foothold in Syria, Libya
Russia is expanding its presence in Syria and Libya, while checking U.S. aerial movement over the Mediterranean Sea, a strategic body of water on the southern flank of NATO.
What Is Russia Doing in Libya? Pentagon Protests As Putin Sends Fighters
U.S. Africa Command said Tuesday that Russian jets deployed to Libya "recently" risk more "casualties and human suffering on both sides."
Ancient Humans in the Sahara Desert Were Feasting on Fish 10,000 Years Ago
"The quantity of fish we have found and studied are unprecedented in the central Sahara," researcher Savino di Lernia told Newsweek.
Libya's Split Brings Turkish Delight and Russian Revenge
After the failure of another U.N.-backed conference, Turkey and Russia are advancing their interests and undermining Western influence in the Mediterranean.
Trump Wants Other Countries More Involved in Mideast, Russia and Turkey Are
As President Donald Trump called on other nations to play an increased role in the Middle East after Iranian attacks on Iraqi bases housing U.S. personnel, Russia and Turkey discussed Libya and Syria.
Libya UN-Backed Government Asks Turkey to Help Fight Rival Leader
Libya's U.N.-backed Government of National Accord has approved a Turkish request to send troops to defend Tripoli against the rival Libyan National Army, led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.
Turkey-Libya Deal Could Threaten Stability Says U.S. Ambassador To Greece
Greece is expected to seek NATO's support in its growing tensions with Turkey.
Luxury Cruise Ship Rescues 111 Migrants, Including 33 Children
The 11-deck Marella Discovery ship encountered the struggling migrant boat off the coast of Greece on Saturday.
They Tried to Reach Europe and Were Returned. Now They're Trapped in Libya
Women, men, and children held in nightmarish detention centers in Libya face an even greater risk to life and limb as rival factions escalate their fight for the Libyan capital of Tripoli.
U.S. Calls for Halt to Violence in Libya
According to a Tripoli resident, the population in the country's capital was concerned that the destruction meted out to Benghazi during Haftar's yearslong battle there would be imposed on them.
March's Bloody Legacy of U.S. Intervention Across Globe
NATO launched its first-ever attack on a sovereign state two decades ago, paving the way for uncontested 21st century U.S. military action in the Middle East.
Europe is Colluding in Rape and Torture of Refugees
The Libyan coastguard has enjoyed all kind of support from European governments in exchange for preventing refugees and migrants from reaching European shores - even if such cooperation results in torture.
MSNBC Hosts Mock Trump for Investigation Tweets
"This Benghazi investigation, how long did the Benghazi investigation go on? And they literally kept it going until Hillary Clinton's campaign, for four years," Joe Scarborough said.
Russia Says NATO Lied About Libya, Is Ready to Help
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev called NATO's 2011 intervention in Libya "a cynical deception" and said Moscow was "ready to cooperate" on peace initiatives.
Haftar Strangled My City and Shouldn't Be Legitimized
The more Haftar is legitimized, the less accountable he is, and the less he can be trusted.
U.S. Navy Ignored Sinking Migrant Boat, Survivors Say
"We saw the American flag, and we tried to reach them, but as we approached, they seemed to avoid us," one survivor said.
Former CIA Contractor Threatens to 'Choke' Obama
"I wish I had that man sitting in front of me right now without his Secret Service," Kris Paronto said.
ISIS Preparing for Next War With 30,000 Fighters: U.N.
Some militants are still fighting while others are "hiding out in sympathetic communities and urban areas," according to a new U.N. report.
Russia Asked to Intervene by Libya and Yemen Leaders
The self-proclaimed Libyan National Army and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement have both asked for Russian military intervention.
Trump Says Military 'Ready' After Quitting Kim Meeting
North Korea threatened a "nuclear-to-nuclear showdown" after Vice President Mike Pence suggested Kim Jong Un could be overthrown.
North Korea Knows U.S. Invades Those That Give Up Nukes
North Korea has justified its nuclear weapons with the U.S.'s long history of invading its foes across the world.
Britain Apologizes for Anglo-American Terror Renditions
A man and his pregnant wife were abducted in Thailand and sent to Libya to be imprisoned and tortured.
Russia Warns U.S. Syria War May End Up Like Iraq, Libya
Since 2001, the U.S. has been involved in several ongoing overseas conflicts with no clear end in sight.
Airstrike Kills Senior Al-Qaeda Leader in Libya
Musa Abu Dawud was killed near the western town of Ubari.
North Korea: War Risk 'Increasing' Over U.S. Arms Sales
President Donald Trump and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un's meeting could signal a diplomatic victory, if nuclear war doesn't break out first.
Humans For Sale: Libyan Slave Trade Continues Says U.N.
Libyans and migrants are still being detained in appalling conditions and sold in open slave markets.
Russia Says U.S. Wars For Democracy May Target Moscow
Russia's deputy foreign minister said Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya and Ukraine were among the global victims of U.S. foreign policy.