
Forces loyal to Libya’s UN-backed unity government pushed Sunday into the last areas of Sirte held by the Takfiri ISIL group in what was the insurgents’ coastal stronghold, a spokesman said. “Our forces entered the last areas held by Daesh in Sirte: district number one and district number three,” said ...

Iraq has asked Saudi Arabia to replace its ambassador to Baghdad Thamer al-Sabhan, who has come under sharp criticism time and again for his controversial actions and interference in the country’s domestic affairs. Ahmed Jamal, spokesman for the Foreign Ministry, said Sunday that senior Iraqi officials have requested Riyadh to ...