US, EU Urge Political Solution in Libya's Standoff

The United States and top European missions in Libya have expressed concern about the rising violence in the country, where clashes between rival militias have killed at least 70 people and wounded hundreds. In a joint statement Friday, the U.S., European Union, Britain, France, Germany and Italy urged all sides to refrain from using force and to address differences through "political means." They also called on Libya to hold parliamentary elections as soon as possible as a...

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