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Libya no-fly zone widening; Gadhafi not targeted
By News on Mar 21, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The opening phase of U.S. and coalition military action in Libya bruised Moammar Gadhafi's ground forces and set the stage for extending a no-fly zone across the country, but American officials made clear Monday their military goals stop short of targeting Gadhafi or directly assisting rebel forces....Obama favors Gadhafi stepping down from power
By News on Mar 21, 2011
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- President Barack Obama said Monday the United States favors the ouster of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi but the international military effort has a more limited goal of establishing a no-fly zone over Libya and protecting civilians against massacre by forces loyal to the longtime ruler....
Obama lauds Chile's economic progress
By News on Mar 21, 2011
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- Balancing diplomacy on one continent with fighting on another, President Barack Obama on Monday praised Chile's vibrant democracy and open society as the U.S. and its allies sought to subdue a dictator in Libya....
Coalition extending no fly zone over Libya
By News on Mar 21, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- International forces continued air strikes against Libya on Monday, moving to expand the UN-approved no-fly zone after turning back government troops near the eastern rebel strong of Benghazi, the U.S. commander in the region said....Buoyed by strikes, Libya rebels try to advance
By News on Mar 21, 2011
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ZWITINA, Libya (AP) -- Energized by international strikes on Moammar Gadhafi's forces, rebels advanced in an attempt to reclaim an eastern city under siege by the Libyan leader's troops on Monday as the U.S. commander of the allied campaign warned that a stalemate could emerge from the bombardment....