ANKARA -- Turkish parliament passed a motion on Thursday authorizing the government to deploy troops in Libya for a one-year period.

The lawmakers voted on the motion in an emergency session. The motion was approved with 325 votes in favor and 184 against. (Turkey-Libya)

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BEIRUT -- Caretaker Justice Minister Albert Serhan announced on Thursday that Lebanon has received a red notice by the Interpol to arrest former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn.

The red notice for the former automotive titan was received earlier Thursday by the Lebanese prosecution, local media reported. (Lebanon-Nissan chief)

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TUNIS -- Tunisian Prime Minister-designate Habib Jemli announced on Thursday the lineup of his government that will be submitted to the parliament for approval.

The new cabinet is composed of 42 members, including 25 ministers, three ministers to the prime minister, and 14 secretaries of state. (Tunisia-PM Designate-Cabinet Lineup)

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RAMALLAH -- Palestine on Thursday slammed the Israeli plan to replace the schools of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem with those run by its education ministry.

The Israeli plan to replace UNRWA-run schools is "an extension of the Israeli authorities' campaign of aggression against Palestinian rights and roots in the city (East Jerusalem)," said Hanan Ashrawi, an executive committee member of the Palestine Liberation Organization, in a statement. (Palestine-Israel-Jerusalem) Enditem

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