TRIPOLI -- The east-based Libyan army said on Sunday that it has allowed three more days for fighters from Misurata city fighting for the UN-backed government to withdraw from Tripoli and Sirte.

The east-based army on Friday gave three days for the forces of the rival UN-backed government from the city of Misurata to withdraw from the city of Sirte and the capital Tripoli which is witnessing deadly armed conflict between the two parties. (Libya-Misurata-Withdrawal)

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RAMALLAH -- A senior Palestinian official announced Monday that the Palestinian Authority (PA) has formed legal teams to follow up the cases that will be submitted to the International Court of Justice (ICC) against Israel.

Reyad al-Maliki, PA minister of foreign affairs, told "Voice of Palestine" radio that "the PA will form teams in all fields ... in addition to an international team of lawyers to prepare tightly for the cases." (Palestine-ICC)

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TUNIS -- Tunisian Prime Minister-designate Habib Jemli announced on Monday his decision to form a government of independents who do not represent political parties.

The announcement came at an evening press conference after the consultations on the formation of a new government with various political parties were blocked. (Tunisia-PM-Gov't Formation)

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ALGIERS -- Algerian army chief Ahmed Gaid Salah died of a heart attack on Monday, a statement of the presidency was quoted as saying by the APS news agency.

Newly-elected president Abdelmadjid Tebboune appointed current Ground Forces Commander Said Chengriha as the interim army chief of staff, the report said. (Algeria-Army chief-Dies) Enditem

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