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U.N. Security Council considers demanding Libya ceasefire

The U.N. Security Council is considering a British-drafted resolution that would demand a ceasefire in Libya and call on all countries with influence over the warring parties to ensure compliance. Diplomats from the 15-member council are due to meet later on Tuesday to discuss the text that...

24 'armed Europeans' cross border from Libya to Tunisia

The Tunisian authorities have detained 24 “armed Europeans” who recently crossed into the country from Libya, according to local officials. “An armed group consisting of 13 French nationals attempted to cross the border in 4x4 vehicles at the Ras Jedir crossing on Sunday,” Interior...

Egypt parliament extends presidential term to six years

Egypt’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment by which presidential terms will be extended from four to six years in duration, according to state-run daily Al-Ahram. In a Tuesday voting session, MPs also voted in favor of allowing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for a...

Fear of army action as Sudan protesters toughen stand

Sudanese protesters have hardened their stand, demanding a transitional military council be scrapped and immediately replaced with civilian rule as Tuesday they refused to end a days-long sit-in outside army headquarters. Organizers fear the army is seeking to hijack the revolution on the...