France says G7 mostly agreed except on Iran, Israeli-Palestinian issue
Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven nations broadly agreed on issues during a two-day meeting, but were unable to bridge differences on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how to deal with Iran, France’s top diplomat said on Saturday.
Last flight leaves Ataturk as Istanbul switches airports
The last commercial passenger flight took off from Istanbul’s Ataturk airport on Saturday and convoys of trucks ferried thousands of tonnes of equipment across the city to a giant new airport which Turkey plans to make the biggest in the world.
G7 powers urge Haftar to halt advance on Libya’s capital
Eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar must heed international warnings to halt his advance on Libya’s capital, Italy’s foreign minister said, as powers from the G7 club said there could be no military solution to the country’s power struggle.
Tunisia president Essebsi says he does not want to run for a second term
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi said on Saturday he did not want to run for a second term in presidential elections expected this year, despite his party’s calls for the 93-year-old to stand.
Italy tells Haftar to stop his advance on Tripoli
Eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar must listen to warnings from the international community to halt his advance on Tripoli or else it will have to see what needs to be done, Italy’s foreign minister said on Saturday.
Greek police clash with migrants, block access to border route
Greek police clashed on Saturday with groups of migrants and refugees camped in a field close to the country’s northern border hoping to cross to neighboring countries and travel onward to northern Europe, witnesses said.
U.N. to hold Libya’s national conference as planned: envoy
The U.N. special envoy to Libya said on Saturday he was determined to hold Libya’s national conference on time despite ongoing fighting in the North African country.
Egypt says Libyan crisis cannot be resolved through military means
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Saturday the crisis in Libya could not be resolved through military means, but added the security situation in the country had long been a source of worry.
Polish opposition kicks off election campaign with ‘Polexit’ warning
Poland’s biggest opposition front launched its campaign for next month’s European Parliament election on Saturday by warning that the ruling eurosceptic PiS party could eventually lead the country out of the EU.
Thousands march towards Sudanese defense ministry, Bashir’s residence: witnesses
Thousands of people were marching towards Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s residence and the defense ministry in central Khartoum on Saturday, witnesses said, part of anti-government protests that began in December.
