US lifts air sanctions on Libya
The United States has lifted sanctions on Libyan air transport, an official in Tripoli said, the latest sign of warming ties between the two former foes. The move was announced during a high-level US visit to Tripoli headed by senior State Department official Paula Dobriansky, who held talks with Libyan Prime Minister Baghdadi Mahmudi. “Mrs Dobriansky announced during this meeting that her country had lifted all air transport restrictions imposed on Libya, including the sale of aircraft,” the official said. Full Story