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Kadhafi’s son Seif al-Islam signs up for Libya presidency
Wanted Libyan war crimes suspect Seif al-Islam Kadhafi, son of slain dictator Moamer Kadhafi and once seen as his heir apparent, registered to run on Nov. 14 for next month's presidential election.
In a surprise announcement, Seif al-Islam, whose whereabouts have been kept secret for several months, became the first heavyweight candidate to sign up for the election race.
Libya plane hijacking: Hijackers surrender. Passengers and crew freed and safe! (Live video)
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According to the latest information the hijackers have surrendered to authorities after releasing all 118 passengers of the Afriqiyah Airways. No injuries have been reported.
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Turkey harshly condemns threat from 'Libyan Air Forces'
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has ?harshly condemned? a statement allegedly released by the Libyan Air Forces threatening that all Turkish civilian and military planes would be shot down if they entered Libyan airspace.
Turkish Airlines suspends all flights to Libya
Turkish Airlines, the last remaining foreign carrier offering flights to Libya, announced on Jan. 6 that it was suspending all flights to the conflict-wracked country amid the worsening security situation.
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