Al Jazeera: Tripoli's only functional airport hit by air raid as clashes rage
Mitiga airport's services suspended as death toll rises amid battles between forces loyal to Haftar and UN-backed gov't.
Forces under the command of Libya's renegade General Khalifa Haftar have launched an air raid against the only functioning airport in Tripoli as heavy fighting rages for control of the capital.
Al Jazeera's Mahmoud Abdelwahed, reporting from Tripoli, said services at the Mitiga airport in the east of the city were temporarily suspended after the attack on Monday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran declares US 'state sponsor of terrorism'.
Arab countries hold off on UN action over US move on Golan.
Turkey says not giving up on Russian missile deal despite U.S. pressure.
Saudi-led air raids 'kill at least 11 civilians' in Yemen's Sanaa.
In Yemen, corruption worsened world’s worst cholera outbreak.
Blast kills at least three at Iran military shipyard: state media.
Flooding from heavy rainfall in Iran kills 70, coroner says.
Turkey's Erdogan decries vote 'theft'. Erdogan says 'organised crimes' took place in Istanbul vote.
Netanyahu, Gantz make final pitches before Israeli vote.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals plans to annex West Bank settlements. Netanyahu plans to annex West Bank settlements if re-elected.
New Palestinian government to be formed in days: officials.
ASIA
Maldives President who promised to investigate China headed for landslide election win.
Three US troops, contractor killed in Afghanistan blast: official.
Afghan chief executive supports delegation for Taliban talks.
Pakistan accuses India of plotting fresh military attack.
India's BJP releases manifesto ahead of elections.
India’s leader rallies his base with Hindu mega projects.
United States will be the Philippines’ only military ally, foreign chief Teodoro Locsin says amid South China Sea tensions.
After snuggling up to China, Duterte now talks of ‘suicide missions’ to protect island.
China interrogated Australian residents over ties to Turnbull government adviser.
New Zealand's inquiry into Christchurch mosque attack to report by December 10, Jacinda Ardern says.
AFRICA
Libya: Clashes rage near Tripoli as UN ceasefire attempt fails.
Libyan crisis escalates as warplane strikes Tripoli airport.
Libya's GNA forces announce 'counteroffensive' to defend Tripoli.
Freed Comoros opposition leader retracts accusation against president.
Sudan: All eyes on army as anti-Bashir protests intensify.
5 killed in protests demanding Sudan's president resign. Sudan security forces 'fire tear gas' at protesters in Khartoum.
Sudan protest: Clashes among armed forces at Khartoum sit-in.
Sudan: Protesters call on military to intervene.
Rwanda marks 25 years since genocide.
Zimbabwe to pay partial compensation to white ex-farmers.
South Africa court says Mozambique ex-finance minister Manuel Chang can be extradited to US.
US tourist and safari guide freed after kidnap in Uganda.
EUROPE
UK lays plans to contest European elections.
Theresa May travels to France, Germany, seeking Brexit extension. Germany's Merkel to host UK PM May for Brexit talks.
British government takes EU off passport cover.
France plans tax cuts to quell yellow vest anger.
French PM calls for tax cuts to appease 'yellow vests'.
Czechs view NATO and EU as cornerstones of peace and prosperity.
Germany's AfD joins Italy's League in new populist coalition.
Ecuador says WikiLeaks claim of Assange's expulsion is false.
Russia moves to free nearly 100 captive whales after outcry.
AMERICAS
U.S. blocks deal for Major League Baseball to sign Cuban players.
Head of US Secret Service to quit job: White House.
More top Homeland Security officials set to leave in Trump purge.
Nielsen out at Homeland Security.
The Hill's Morning Report - Trump cleaning house on border security.
Donald Trump's chief of staff Mick Mulvaney says Democrats will 'never' see President's tax returns.
Haiti fuel shortage: Oil company refuses new deliveries.
Ex-Mexican President Fox says gunmen tried to storm his home.
Thousands rally in Brazil to demand ex-President Lula's release.
Cubans march to end animal cruelty in possible first.
Canada mulls crackdown on social media firms unless they do more to combat election meddling.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Trump designates elite Iranian military force as a terrorist organization.
Airstrikes against ISIS dwindle as caliphate crumbles.
Internal review reveals US airstrike killed two civilians in Somalia.
US-backed Kurdish forces foil Islamic State prison break.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P 500, Nasdaq edge higher as earnings season looms.
Bosch announces 'breakthrough' in diesel technology.
Boeing, Southwest stock downgraded as 737 Max troubles deepen. Shares slide.
UK plans to hold Facebook, other social media firms liable for harmful content.
New Zealand called to follow Australia's lead after Facebook slammed as 'morally bankrupt'.
China to 'further open' its doors to Europe, PM Li says ahead of summit.
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