France said it was prepared to launch attacks within hours, and Britain also indicated that it was prepared to act quickly. Initial strikes are likely to target air defense systems and runways; it was unclear whether plans were also in motion to strike at tank columns and other government ground forces headed east.
U.S. officials said that it would probably take several days for a full operation to be undertaken and that President Obama had not yet approved the use of U.S. military assets. Obama has preferred to let other nations publicly lead the response to the Libyan crisis, and he did not appear on camera Thursday night to speak about the U.N. vote.
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MIDDLE EAST
Yemen in state of emergency after protest massacre. From rooftops, snipers kill 46 Yemeni protesters. 33 killed in Yemen clashes. Yemeni protesters under heavy fire. Yemen protest turns deadly.
3 protesters killed in Syria, activist says.
Iraqi Shiites protest Bahrain crackdown. Bahraini Shiite protesters gather to mourn as uprising quelled. Bahrain's capital quiet after government cracks down on protesters. Bahrainis bury dead protester amid crackdown.
Saudi monarch announces billions in handouts. Saudi King unveils spending amid unrest. As protests near Saudi borders, king offers money. Saudi king orders more handouts, security boost.
Iraq weighs if US troops should stay. Iraq weighs if US troops should stay after 8 years.
ASIA
Japan battles nuclear, humanitarian crisis. Japan's death toll climbs to nearly 7,000. Japan raises nuclear alert level. Japan official: Disasters overwhelmed government. Japan weighs need to bury nuclear plant; tries to restore power. Japan battles nuclear crisis as foreigners flee. Japan nuclear disaster caps decades of faked reports.
U.S. sticks to relief mission amid nuclear-plant fears.
After strike, Pakistan cancels US-Afghan talks. Pakistan: Calls for revenge after US drones kill 40.
US to close Pakistan embassy and consulates amid protests.
Weapons-making parts seized from Malaysian ship.
WikiLeaks cash-for-votes exposé rocks Indian Parliament. India’s Singh denies knowledge of bribery scandal described in WikiLeaks cables.
Rioters try to escape Australian detention center. Christmas Island asylum rioters threatened with jail and deportation.
AFRICA
Coalition prepares for air strikes on Libya. U.N. gives Britain, France go-ahead to strike at Gadhafi. Libya’s Qaddafi under threat from allied military forces. United Nations approves war on Gadhafi. Libya cease-fire aims to outflank no-fly zone. Libya orders ceasefire after U.N. resolution. Libya announces immediate ceasefire after UN vote.
Libya calls ceasefire but rebels say more attacks.
South Sudan army-militia clashes kill 69: army.
Ivory Coast shelling in Abidjan 'a war crime' - UN.
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe henchmen planning to arrest Morgan Tsvangirai.
EUROPE
European Court of Human Rights rules crucifixes are allowed in state schools.
Defense Secretary Gates travels to Russia amid Libya discussion.
Europe splits over Libya - as with Iraq.
Russia to spend $700 bln on new weapons.
Germany to speed up nuclear energy exit.
Europe looks beyond nuclear power.
Dmitry Medvedev urged to run for re-election as manifesto prepared.
AMERICAS
Aristide returns to celebrity welcome in Haiti. Haiti ex-leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide 'returning home'. Aristide arrives back in Haiti.
Nuclear power report: 14 'near misses' at US plants due to 'lax oversight'.
Obama seeks to calm US radiation fears, calls for nuclear safety review. Japan radiation fallout reaches US.
US not prepared for 'mega-disaster': official.
US cost of living hits record, passing pre-crisis high.
U.S. Congress sets new D-day for government shutdown: April 8.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Nuclear plants may be vulnerable to terrorists.
Pentagon is dividing up Guantanamo detainees for trials.
Pakistan general reviles U.S. drone attack.
Pentagon isn’t hot for new law to bless Al-Qaida war.
Dirty bombs bigger threat than Japan crisis: US lawmaker.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
CBO: Obama understates deficits by $2.3 trillion.
Oil prices tumble as Libya declares cease-fire.
G-7 intervention curbs Yen strength, stoking risk appetite.
NY Fed confirms intervention in currency markets.
Wealthy Japan has means to recover: IMF.
Air France and Airbus face charges over Atlantic crash that killed 228.
US wine sales top France for first time ever.
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