Names of 1,800 deceased memorialized on series of marble plaques in Italian Jewish cemetery after former North African dictator destroyed nearly all Jewish grave sites

At least 17 civilians slain in fighting, as residents fear escalation in monthslong stalemate between Tripoli-based prime minister and premier situated in country's east

PM said to escape shooting attack unharmed; parliament scheduled to convene Thursday to name successor

Country's first-ever direct presidential election, set to take place on December 24, follows years of violence and revolt that toppled the Libyan dictator in 2011

Saddam Haftar said to carry message from his father requesting 'military and diplomatic' assistance in return for a pledge to normalize relations with the Jewish state

Despite quiet talks between the two rivals, base opening and military exercises show Sissi not ready to accept Erdogan's overtures

In briefing to UN Security Council on Mideast, Ahmed Aboul Gheit says outgoing US president emboldened Israel to take 'dangerous and destructive steps'

Cairo could intervene in neighboring country's civil war in response to territorial gains by forces backed by rival Turkey

Cairo warns of direct action if GNA forces advance on strategic city of Sirte, possibly putting Egypt in conflict with Turkey, which is supporting Tripoli-based militias

Abd al-Salam al-Badri, deputy PM in eastern-based government, rails against Turkish efforts to claim natural gas resources in Mediterranean and urges Israel to oppose them