Dec 7 thomwestcott

Roman cemetery found on Misrata farm

Tripoli, 7 December 2013:The remains of an ancient cemetery dating back to Roman times has been found on a Misrata farm.When the owner of the farm une...

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McCain visit touches on overlooked American-Libyan history
Dec 4 thomwestcott

McCain visit touches on overlooked American-Libyan history

By Tom Westcott.Tripoli, 4 December 2013:US Senator John McCain’s today visited Tripoli’s Red Castle, which overlooks Martyrs’ Square, where he found...

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Historic shrine blasted in Tajoura
Nov 27 Nigel Ash

Historic shrine blasted in Tajoura

By Ashraf Abdul Wahab.Tripoli, 27 November 2013:An historic 450-year old Ottoman shrine in Tajoura was destroyed with explosives early this morning wh...

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Hun Autumn Festival, 28-30 November
Nov 26 thomwestcott

Hun Autumn Festival, 28-30 November

Tripoli, 26 November 2013:The Hun annual Autumn Festival, now in its 17th year, will be held this weekend, from 28 to 30 November.The two-day festival...

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Nov 20 thomwestcott

Cultural events postponed in Tripoli

Tripoli, 20 November 2013:Many cultural events planned for late November have been postponed, both in the capital and elsewhere in the country.Tripoli...

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Libya at London’s World Travel Market 2013
Nov 7 thomwestcott

Libya at London’s World Travel Market 2013

By Mariam Muttawa.London, 7 November 2013:Today was the final day of the the World Travel Market (WTM) 2013 at London's ExCel Centre, where the Minist...

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Greece honours Libyan archaeologist
Oct 30 Sami Zaptia

Greece honours Libyan archaeologist

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 30 October 2013:At a ceremony held at the Greek embassy in Tripoli last night, Libyan Professor of Archaeology and Ancient Lan...

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Oct 28 thomwestcott

Libya has a lot to offer tourists, but not quite yet, says Minister

By Ahmed Elumami and Tom Westcott.Tripoli, 28 October 2013:Steeped in history and boasting five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Libya has a lot to offer...

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Libya to boost image at London's World Travel Market 2013
Oct 28 thomwestcott

Libya to boost image at London's World Travel Market 2013

By Tom Westcott and Ahmed Elumami.Tripoli, 28 October 2013:The Ministry of Tourism will be raising Libya's international profile at the November World...

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Dates and palm trees festival opens in Benghazi
Oct 8 thomwestcott

Dates and palm trees festival opens in Benghazi

Tripoli, 8 October 2013:The eighth annual Dates and Palm Trees festival kicked off today in Benghazi.The four-day festival, hosted by the Benghazi You...

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