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Islamist Militants Claim Control of Libyan Capital

HeadlineAug 25, 2014

Islamist militants in Libya say they have solidified control of the capital Tripoli after taking over the main airport and ousting rival militias. Libya is facing its worst violence since the U.S.-backed ouster of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The airport had already been closed for more than a month due to the fighting.

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