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Libya fighting rages as Kadhafi ‘looks for way out’
Fighting raged on Tuesday between forces loyal to Moamer Kadhafi and insurgents, despite a UN-mandated no-fly zone and amid reports...
Coalition operations in Libya to continue
Colonel Gaddafi is still in breach of the UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Libya so the coalition...
Gadhafi Takes A Pounding As West Squabbles Over Operation’s Future
Western military forces have reportedly crippled the military of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. However, the future leadership of Operation Odyssey...
Gadhafi’s Troops Retreat from Benghazi
Forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi are retreating from the opposition stronghold of Benghazi following coalition attacks to protect Libyan civilians...
Anti-Aircraft Fire Erupts Over Tripoli as More Nations Enforce No-Fly Zone
Anti-aircraft fire has erupted over the Libyan capital, Tripoli, with at least one explosion shaking the city as more Western...
Gates to Discuss Defense Reforms with Russians
During Robert M. Gates’ final trip to Russia as U.S. defense secretary, he’ll meet with Russian officials to discuss defense...
Divisions Emerge in Europe Over Support of Libyan Air Strikes
Divisions have emerged within Europe about whether to support a U.S.-led coalition carrying out air and missile strikes on Libya...
Officials extend deadline for Stop Loss pay
The deadline for eligible service members, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for special retroactive pay as compensation for involuntary...
UK Libya Update
The Chief of the Defence Staff's Strategic Communications Officer, Major General John Lorimer, briefed the media this morning (Sunday 20...
No-fly Zone in Place, But Danger Remains, Admiral Says
WASHINGTON: While the attacks on Libya's integrated air and missile defense system have been successful, thousands of anti-aircraft artillery emplacements...
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