Rogue General's Forces Attack Libyan Parliament

Militia loyal to a retired Libyan general have stormed Libya's parliament building, firing weapons and ransacking lawmakers' offices. Officials say irregular forces commanded by General Khalifa Haftar attacked the building Sunday in an attempt to arrest Islamist lawmakers. The lawmakers, however, were evacuated from the building before the attack. A security official said the gunmen also closed the road leading to General National Congress and shelled a nearby military base...

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