Libyan defense minister removed after Tripoli clashes TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's defense minister has been relieved from his post following deadly clashes in the capital Tripoli, Prime Minister Ali Zeidan said in a televised news conference on Thursday. "He previously submitted his resignation but we asked him to stay," Zeidan said, referring to when Defence Minister Mohammed al-Bargathi submitted his resignation last month. But after what happened yesterday, it has been decided that he will be relieved from his position. We will name a new minister as soon as possible. Reporting by Ghaith Shennib; Writing by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Mark Trevelyan