Reported death of Libya strongman sends shockwaves through Arab world

Unconfirmed reports that General Khalifa Haftar, a key figure in Libya’s political landscape, has died in Paris hospital are fueling speculation about the country’s future. Haftar had suffered a stroke earlier this week. Haftar, 74, was reportedly admitted to hospital in France in serious condition. His office denied the reports by outlets such as Le […]

Libyan strongman Haftar declares liberation of Benghazi from jihadists (VIDEOS)

Published time: 6 Jul, 2017 04:41 After more than three years of fighting, the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) has liberated Libya’s second-largest city from Islamist militants, General Khalifa Haftar announced on state TV, declaring a “new era of peace” in Benghazi. Several Islamist militant and jihadist cells belonging to the so-called Revolutionary Shura Council […]

Russian strongman moves 312-ton port crane to mark 3rd Crimea reunion anniversary (VIDEO)

Published time: 19 Mar, 2017 21:51 Russian powerlifting champion, Ivan Savkin, has pulled a 312-ton ton port crane for 1.5 meters on Sunday, dedicating the feat to the third anniversary of Crimea’s reunion with Russia. Savkin set his impressive record at the shipyard in the seaside village of Livadia in Russia’s Far East. [embedded content] […]