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China establishes 'air-defence zone' over East China Sea

China has demarcated an "air-defence identification zone" over an area of the East China Sea, covering islands that are also claimed by Japan. China's Defence Ministry said aircraft entering the zone must obey its rules or face "emergency defensive measures". The islands, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, are a source of rising tension between the countries. Japan lodged a strong protest over what it said was an "escalation".

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UK Minister for the Middle East and North Africa visits Tripoli

UK Minister Hugh Robertson at Tripoli Medical Centre to meet victims of the Gharghour atrocity Read more: http://www.libyaherald.com/2013/11/19/zeidan-asks-for-quicker-visas-as-uk-minister-praises-gharghour-protestors

UK Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson meets injured protesters and emphasises UK support for Libyan security, justice and defence

FCO Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, Hugh Robertson, arrived in Tripoli on Monday for his first visit to Libya since taking up the position last month. His visit focused on the UK’s support for the Libyan security, justice and defence sectors.

Libyan army raids Tripoli to expel militia members

TRIPOLI, Libya — The military swept into the country’s capital Monday with dozens of pickup trucks mounted with antiaircraft guns to drive out militiamen in a raid hailed by Libyans frustrated with the numerous armed groups.

Libyan Army Deploys in Capital Against Militias

By ESAM MOHAMED and MAGGIE MICHAEL Associated Press
TRIPOLI, Libya November 17, 2013 (AP)

Libya's military swept into the capital Monday with dozens of pickup trucks mounted with anti-aircraft guns in an operation to drive out militiamen, met by a warm welcome from Libyans seething with anger against the numerous armed groups running rampant in the country.

No obstruction to creation of army: Libyan defense minister

Tripoli, 5 November 2013: Sami Zaptia wrote it for Libya Herald

Making his first media appearance since his appointment as Minister of Defence in August, Abdullah Al-Thini said that his Ministry had “put the train on the track” regarding the creation of a Libyan army.