UN approves no-fly zone over Libya
Mar 17, 5:41 PM (ET)
(AP) France's Foreign Minister Alain Juppe, left, gestures as he welcomes Britain's Foreign Minister...
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council has approved a no-fly zone over Libya and authorized "all necessary measures" to protect civilians from attacks by Moammar Gadhafi's forces.
The vote late Thursday was 10-0 with five abstentions, including Russia and China.
The United States, France and Britain pushed for speedy approval because Gadhafi's forces are advancing toward opposition-held Benghazi. The Libyan leader vowed Thursday night to oust the rebels from their eastern stronghold.
French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said if the resolution was approved, France would support military action against Gadhafi within hours. The U.S. said it was preparing for action.
(AP) France's Foreign Minister Alain Juppe, left, gestures as he welcomes Britain's Foreign Minister...
Full Image
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council has approved a no-fly zone over Libya and authorized "all necessary measures" to protect civilians from attacks by Moammar Gadhafi's forces.
The vote late Thursday was 10-0 with five abstentions, including Russia and China.
The United States, France and Britain pushed for speedy approval because Gadhafi's forces are advancing toward opposition-held Benghazi. The Libyan leader vowed Thursday night to oust the rebels from their eastern stronghold.
French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said if the resolution was approved, France would support military action against Gadhafi within hours. The U.S. said it was preparing for action.
Saint,
I need to see what Al Jazeera has to say and some other non American media outlest. Do you have a source or link for the info you posted? I would love to research and cross reference it if you do. Thanks!