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Libya's rival factions set Dec 16 as target date for U.N. deal - envoy


    TUNIS (Reuters) - Libya's rival factions have agreed to Dec. 16 as a target date for signing a United Nations-backed national unity government agreement, the U.N. envoy said on Friday after talks in Tunisia.

    The U.N. has been negotiating for a year to get Libya's two rival governments and armed factions to end their conflict. But hardliners have been resisting signing a deal and several past deadlines to sign have failed after opponents balked.

    (Reporting by Patrick Markey; Editing by Hugh Lawson)