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Libyan army hits Al-Watiya airbase 3 times in 24 hours

Air elements of the Libyan army targeted the key Al-Watiya airbase occupied by forces loyal to renegade commander Khalifa Haftar three times in the past 24 hours.  Muhammed Kununu, the military spokesman for the government, said Tuesday that the airstrikes were carried out against...

IMF approves $2.77 bln in emergency pandemic aid for Egypt

The International Monetary Fund's executive board approved Egypt's request for $2.77 billion in emergency financing Monday to help the Egyptian government meet urgent budget needs related to the new coronavirus pandemic, the Fund said. The IMF said it remained closely engaged with the...