Libya: Massive IS suicide bomb reported amid fierce fighting near Misrata

Self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) militants seized control of a number of areas including Abu Qurayn, about 90 km (70 miles) south of Misrata, Thursday, after clashes with militias from Misrata loyal to the Libyan Army. Forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar were seen battling IS fighters just outside Abu Qurayn, amid a huge blast reported to be a car bomb detonated by Islamic State forces. A security source reportedly said on Thursday evening that Misrata units called in airstrikes on