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The process of harvesting apricot fruit began at agricultural lands belonging to the investment projects of the Man Made River Water Investment Authority in Tarhuna. The director of the project said that the project management team had begun to contract with dealers to sell the production of the project a few days ago and the process of harvesting apricot fruit is continuing successfully. The total area of the apricot fruit orchards are 15 hectares, while the total area of the agricultural land is estimated at 1200 hectares, of which 400 hectares are for growing grain, 421 hectares are olive trees, and 100 hectares are peaches, grapes, almonds and pears.

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The Italian news agency AKI reported that the head of the Sabratha Military Council, AlTahir AlGharabli confirmed the monitoring of ISIS movements in the south and west of Libya. AlGharabli explained, "The force that was monitored was comprised of 15 armed vehicles attempting to assemble," Stressing that the monitoring process "Came from citizens and through patrols of the Sabratha Military Council". AlGharabli concluded that the tracked forces were moving between the city of Nesma in the west of the country and the city of Mizda in the south, stressing, "His forces are ready in the event of attack."

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A powerful explosion rocked the residential area surrounding a garment factory in the eastern city of Derna. Sources from the city said that the explosion occurred inside the factory resulting in material loss and no casualties. There were no reports so far as to the cause of the explosion, whether it was deliberate or accidental.

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A member of the Board of Directors of the General Company for Desalination and the director of the desalination plant in Tobruk, Fathallah Naas, warned that desalination plants in Libya would cease to operate after two months. Naas added that the lack of second choices would result in the company having no choice but to shut down all plants having a major effect on approximately one and a half million citizens dependent on desalinated water. Naas clarified that the desalination plants had entered this dangerous stage because a lack of the availability of necessary and essential chemicals that are added in the process of desalination, the amount of chemicals would only cover another two months.

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The deputy Foreign Minister of the eastern government in Libya discussed with Philippine Charge d'Affaires Mardomil Silomilikor options to open a Philippine consulate in Benghazi. The two sides discussed the importance of Filipino employment in Libya, especially in the medical field as most of the Filipino workforce in Libya works in the health sector.

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The deputy Transport Minister of the UN proposed government, Hisham AbuShkiwat, stated that the Ministry is in the process of resuming the process of building a passenger terminal for domestic flights covering nine thousand square meters, and another for international flights that will span twenty two thousand square meters at the airport by contracting specialized Italian companies. Abushkiwat added that the Ministry envisions the return of air traffic to the airport when construction of the internal and external passenger terminal and other facilities is completed.

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The Education Minister Othman AbdulJalil met with the Director of the British Council, Tony Calderbank, and afterwards the Ministry announced on its Facebook page that the meeting discussed the development of the curricula and the training of teachers to improve their efficiency. The post added that other points discussed was the evaluation of educational projects that are still under implementation by the Council as well as future cooperation, noting that these discussions come within a series of meetings by the Ministry of Education in an effort to raise the level and quality of education in Libya.

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The Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade announced that they have released more than thirty prisoners on Friday. According to a statement posted on their official Facebook page on Friday, the Public Prosecutor decided the inmates release after six years of detention. The Brigade included in its statement the names of six prominent military and security personnel during the reign of the former regime; they included Brigadier Naji Hareer who is one of the most prominent security leaders in the late Gaddafis era and also his relative. The prisoners were released after being arrested on various criminal charges.

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The Director of Bayda oil field, Fayez Furjani stated that oil production is gradually increasing after a complete halt for over three years. Furjani explained in a press statement that the production is expected to return to its previous output by the beginning of May next year 2018, and he felt that there is an ambition by the workers to reach the maximum production rates recorded. The oil field had been suspended for a long period of time due to security conditions that prompted the National Oil Corporation to impose the case of force majeure on twenty two fields, including the Bayda oil field.

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Two days after former FBI Director James Comey's explosive congressional testimony, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) is still poking fun at President Trump's alleged demand for loyalty.

"Today I asked all staff to clear the room except for my district director. I then looked him straight in the eye & asked how's the weather," Lieu wrote on Twitter early Saturday.

Today I asked all staff to clear the room except for my district director. I then looked him straight in the eye & asked how's the weather. https://t.co/h72bQ3CQjT

The tweet follows a similar post by the California Democrat on Thursday.

"After watching Comey, I told staff to leave my office except for my [chief of staff]. I looked him in the eye & said I hope you retweet this, Lieu tweeted.

After watching Comey, I told staff to leave my office except for my CoS @mcevasco. I looked him in the eye & said I "hope" you retweet this.

In a highly anticipated testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday, Comey told lawmakers that, during a meeting at the White House in February, Trump cleared the room of staffers and other administration officials, before privately asking Comey to end the FBI probe of former national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Comey's account has led some to question whether Trump may have committed obstruction of justice an allegation that Lieu believes is accurate.

"#JamesComeylaid out facts for Obstruction of Justice that even a first-time prosecutor could convict on with little difficulty," he wrote on Twitter on Thursday.

#JamesComey laid out facts for Obstruction of Justice that even a first-time prosecutor could convict on with little difficulty.

"Dear @realDonaldTrump: You should have your lawyer explain to you the Obstruction of Justice law you violated. Oh, and read about Watergate," he tweeted on Friday.

Dear @realDonaldTrump: You should have your lawyer explain to you the Obstruction of Justice law you violated. Oh, and read about Watergate. https://t.co/cBWSdFbgl2

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An Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll released Friday shows Democrat Jon Ossoff has a 7-point edge over Republican Karen Handel in the nationally watched race to represent Georgias 6th Congressional District.

The poll of likely voters has Ossoff leading Handel by 51 percent to 44 percent ahead of the June 20 runoff. About 5 percent of voters are undecided. The margin of error is 4 percentage points.

Both national parties have poured astonishing resources into the race, which some see as a bellwether for next years midterm elections. The race is by far the most expensive contest of its kind, and Ossoff has shattered fundraising records by raising more than $23 million.

The poll, conducted by Abt Associates, is one of several recent surveys that show Ossoff with an advantage although most show a tighter margin. They suggest that Ossoff is in a commanding position in the races final days but that Handel is just within striking distance.

The demographics favor Republicans in the suburban Atlanta district, which has long been in GOP hands. But Democrats hope President Donald Trumps struggles he narrowly won the district in November and energy around Ossoff can help them pull off an upset.

More:Georgia 6th District poll crosstabs

The poll found that Ossoff, a 30-year-old filmmaker who was relatively unknown before entering the race, is the more popular candidate in the contest. Some 52 percent of voters gave him a favorable review. Handel, a former Georgia secretary of state, logged a positive rating with 42 percent of voters.

The gender gap between the two candidates was about as wide as it has ever been. Ossoff holds an enormous advantage over Handel among women, leading 60 percent to 34 percent. And Handel seeking to be Georgias first GOP congresswoman leads Ossoff among men 52 percent to 41 percent.

There are stark divides between older and younger voters, too. Ossoff holds the edge among younger voters, especially with those under 39. Handel won a slim majority of 6th District residents who are over 65.

Handel has tried to win the vote by mobilizing the GOP base and playing to conservative themes, but Ossoff faces a more precarious path: He has tried to appeal to liberals infuriated by Trump, as well as moderates and independents who typically vote for the GOP.

The poll suggests the message could be working. Hes capturing about 13 percent of Republican voters and 50 percent of independents a crucial voting bloc that leans to the right. It shows almost no crossover on the flip side; only 3 percent of Democrats say theyre backing Handel.

Handel and her supporters have cast Ossoff as out of touch with the district, and they assail him for living outside its borders. That message is resonating with Republicans, 83 percent of whom consider it a factor in their vote. Nearly half of independents and 80 percent of Democrats said its not a concern.

Its an issue for Mark Salmon, 52, of Fulton County, who supports Handel. She can vote for herself, Salmon said, pointing out something Ossoff cannot do.

An overwhelming majority of voters from both parties are unfazed that Handel lacks a college degree. About two-thirds of residents said its not a factor in their vote.

Trump factor

Trumps presidency has helped shape the race, and Handel aggressively embraced him after her No. 2 finish in the April 18 vote. Yet the poll showed the dangers of tying herself to his presidency.

Only about one-third of voters in the district approve of him, and 1 in 4 Republicans give him an unfavorable review. Eleven percent of his supporters in November said they have a dim opinion of him.

Still, a plurality of voters 45 percent said their support or opposition to the president didnt play a role in their vote for Congress. About 40 percent of voters said their vote aimed to send a message that they opposed Trump including more than three-quarters of Democrats.

Sharon Loughran said Trump did not influence her decision to vote for Ossoff, but she did express a need for checks and balances.

Its not healthy for our government not to have a little bit of checks and balances and to be one-sided with the majority in all one political party, said the 55-year-old retired teacher from Cobb County.

Voters in the 6th District offered better reviews for Vice President Mike Pence, who held a fundraiser for Handel on Friday at the Cobb Energy Centre. The poll gave him an approval rating of 44 percent, compared with an unfavorable rating of 48 percent. Eighty-four percent of Republicans gave the vice president a favorable rating.

And the poll reinforced why Handel and Republicans have relentlessly sought to tie Ossoff to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, a favorite foil of the GOP. Nearly 60 percent of voters give her a poor rating, including 9 in 10 Republicans.

Health care policy is by far the most important issue for the districts voters, with 81 percent saying its an extremely important or very important priority. That includes 90 percent of those who voted for Hillary Clinton in November.

It also points to looming Republican issues over the GOP attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Just one-quarter of voters said they approve of the Houses health care plan, and the poll shows tepid support even among Republicans.

Steve Pastor, 68, of Sandy Springs is voting for Ossoff, and health care plays a big part in his decision.

I am still working partly because Im afraid theyre going to destroy Medicare, said Pastor, who also opposes the GOP health care plan. I think its time for a single-payer system.

While Salmon is voting for Handel, he also expressed reservations about the Republican plan.

Im concerned the GOP is going to do what the GOP does so often, he said, theyre going to (mess) things up.

The poll was conducted June 5-8 by Abt Associates and involved 1,000 registered voters. Of those polled, 46 percent identified themselves as Republican or Republican-leaning and 44 percent identified themselves as Democrats or Democratic-leaning.

Staff writers Aaron Gould Sheinin and Kristina Torres contributed to this article.

Abt Associates surveys for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution are conducted by telephone. It called 1,000 registered voters in the 6th District in order to get a sample of 745 likely voters. Of those, 60 percent were reached on cellphones. The questions were asked by live interviewers, not an automated system.

6th DISTRICT RUNOFF

Republican Karen Handel and Democrat Jon Ossoff face each other in a June 20 runoff to fill the congressional seat Tom Price vacated to become secretary of health and human services.

For more articles about the campaign including candidate profiles, stories focusing on the issues of the race and finance reports go tohttp://www.myAJC.com/politics.

You can also join the conversation on Twitter athttp://Twitter.com/GAPoliticsNews or Facebook athttp://facebook.com/gapoliticsnewsnow/.

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Ossoff has the edge over Handel in AJC poll of 6th District race - MyAJC

With all the possible stories about the Predators and the Penguins cropping up, theres one Im surprised I havent seen.

One of Nashvilles famous landmarks is the BellSouth Tower, otherwise known as the Bat Tower or Bat Building with the two points resembling the ears on Batmans cowl.

And any Batman fan will tell you one of his biggest villains is the Penguin.

Im envisioning artwork with the Bat Tower, lights turned off with the exception of two strategically placed rooms where the eye slits would be. Dress the torso of the building in a Predators jersey preparing to spring a trap on the hockey team team from Pittsburgh with Public Enemy No. 1, Sidney (no longer the Kid) Crosby.

Campbell is a retired Democrat reporter who, much earlier in his career, was an editorial cartoonist in Nashville. I dont have his drawing skills. Perhaps you do, and if so and are so inclined, I would love to see something like what I described above. And you can add your own tweak to the art. You may post to my Facebook or Twitter (@WilsonCoSports) pages or even email to areed@lebanondemocrat.com.

Of course, a real villain has been developed during the Stanley Cup Finals, and its Crosby, who appeared to get off scot free with pounding P.K. Subbans head into the ice half a dozen times during Game 5. Both were sent to the penalty box. Crosby, and by extension the NHL.

Social media has been blasting Crosby and the league. Some apologists have said this is part of playoff hockey. If so, then the NHL should come under the same blistering fire the NFL is over the longterm health of its players.

Like most of you likely reading this, I dont know much about hockey, but I know cheap shots when I see them (and that includes the one the Preds James Neal inflicted from behind in Game 1, helping to incur a 5-on-3 power play which the Penguins took advantage of). Some of us bandwagon fans in the South paying close attention to the sport for the first time are wondering just how much integrity the NHL has. From Subbans waved-off goal in Game 1 to Thursdays head-banging (yes, the Pengys thoroughly outplayed the Preds and earned the win), were left wondering whether theres a conspiracy to support the home team, especially since Pittsburgh fans could argue calls went against their team in Bridgestone Arena (which we could call the Bat Cave).

The league, or its TV announcers, should do a better job of explaining this to Hockey 101 viewers instead of catering just to those already well-versed in the game. Preds announcers Pete Weber and Terry Crisp did this well when the franchise was expanded to Nashville 20 years ago, but many in the South are just now paying attention and if the league wants to keep the newcomers after this series is over, educating us while were paying attention is crucial.

I was asked why the series isnt played on neutral ice. I was stunned by the question as all pro sports except football decides its championships on home turfs with the advantage based on seeding determined by regular-season performance. But when the home team wins all the games, I wonder it this tells us anything about whos better. Perhaps Game 7 should be on a neutral site where the cacophony of noise from only one set of partisan fans cant influence the outcome.

Some other tidbits Ive come across while researching: Penguins eat fish. So throwing catfish on the ice is just giving food to the enemy.

Also, on Wikipedia there is a passage reporting in 2011 a penguin came ashore on New Zealands Peka Peka Beach, thousands of miles off course from Antarctica. Too many Penguins have been entering Peka Rinnes net while in Pittsburgh, around 560 miles from Nashville. That must change or the Stanley Cup will be waddling around western Pennsylvania within a week instead of parading around middle Tennessee.

So what will happen when the dastardly Penguins return to the friendly confines of Middle Tennessee. Game 6 is Sunday night - same Bat Time, Same Cat Channel.

Get your brush and canvas ready, Sandy Campbell.

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Liberal Democrat wins Southern California House seat

LOS ANGELES Jimmy Gomez is going to have a hard time keeping some of his promises.

The liberal California Democrat who easily captured a vacant U.S. House seat in Southern California on Tuesday goes to a Republican-controlled Congress with little interest in his campaign trail talk of debt-free college, fighting climate change and enacting universal health coverage.

He acknowledged the obvious in the era of President Trump when he said we are the resistance.

With his victory over fellow Democrat Robert Lee Ahn in the 34th Congressional District, Gomez replaces another Latino Democrat who held the seat for years, Xavier Becerra, who stepped down after being appointed state attorney general.

Hell go to Washington with a similar, left-leaning agenda that clashes with much of what the White House is trying to do.

Asked about Trump at a May forum, Gomez said the Republican president ran on a platform of division, hatred and bigotry. As a congressman, he said, he would take a hard stand against the administration.

Gomez wants to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, while Trump is trying to energize a faded coal industry and plans to withdraw from a global climate change agreement.

The White House insists that plans for the presidents border wall are on track despite resistance from Congress; Gomez wants to stop funding for the project.

Michael R. Blood is an Associated Press writer.

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