U.S., Libyan Rebels Hail No-Fly Zone as Fighting Persists -- ABC News
Defiant Moammar Gadhafi Vows 'Long War' As Coalition Air Strikes Pound Libya
A United Nations-backed no-fly zone took effect over parts of Libya today after a barrage of airstrikes by U.S. and European militaries destroyed Libyan defenses, rocked the capitol of Tripoli and buoyed the spirits of the opposition.
"It's had a pretty significant effect very early on," Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen said today of Operation Odyssey Dawn on ABC News' "This Week."
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MIDDLE EAST
Latest developments in Arab world's unrest.
As officials abandon him, Yemen president fires Cabinet. Yemen: embattled president sacks government.
Wave of unrest shakes Syria, crowds torch party HQ. Protesters, security forces clash in Syria. Syria unrest: Tear gas fired at Deraa funeral. Thousands protest in tense Syrian city where clashes killed 5. Arab unrest spreads to Syria, thousands march.
Second Iranian plane forced to land in Turkey: report.
Clinton warns Iran over meddling in Persian Gulf.
Hamas digging ‘terror tunnels’ along border with Israel.
Hamas fires mortars at southern Israel. 2 Palestinians killed by Israeli military.
Hundreds of security forces block Saudi protest. Saudi protest ends with arrests.
For Bahrain protest movement, democratic hopes give way to sectarian concerns.
Egypt: Constitution changes pass in referendum.
ASIA
Some progress at Japan reactors as disaster toll rises. Pressure stabilizes in Japan reactor, 2 survivors found. Crisis In Japan: Sunday's developments. Japan earthquake: Survivors battle disease and hunger. Death toll from Japan’s disasters over 8,000; more than 12,000 missing. Japan dead, missing near 21,000 amid atomic crisis. Two found nine days after quake.
Japan faces food safety crisis.
Gold miners under threat in Kyrgyzstan.
Two dead in daring Philippines rebel attack.
Palin warns of China's rise in visit to India.
AFRICA
Gadhafi vows 'long war' as strikes hit his forces. Libya declares new ceasefire as West prepares more strikes. West hits Libyan defenses, Gaddafi vows to fight. West pounds Libya, Kadhafi vows long war in Med. Outrage, hints of dissent inside Gaddafi's stronghold.
Col Muammar Gaddafi faces second night of air attacks from British, French and American forces.
Remains of Gaddafi's force smolders near Benghazi.
Gaddafi may become target of air strikes, Liam Fox admits.
Arab League criticizes West's strikes on Libya.
More than 8,000 Libyans killed in revolt: rebel.
Egypt votes freely for first time in half-century. Large turnout for Egypt's constitutional referendum.
Morocco protests draw hundreds.
Exodus grows as violence escalates in Ivory Coast.
EUROPE
Prepare for a Euro zone divided in two.
Fears for British nuclear plans after Japan crisis.
Germany to shut seven reactors.
As world rethinks nuclear power, Russia to invest $9 billion in Belarus plant.
Knut, Berlin's beloved polar bear, dies in his compound.
AMERICAS
From pop star to president? Haiti looks set to elect 'Sweet Micky.' Haitians begin voting in presidential run-off. Spokesman: Wyclef Jean shot in hand in Haiti.
Obama praises Brazil democracy in Rio speech.
US law enforcement role in Mexico drug war surges.
Masked men open fire in Acapulco bar, killing 10.
14 near-misses at US nuke plants revealed as President Obama orders a comprehensive nuclear safety review.
Clinton: US ambassador to Mexico resigns.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
We should 'reach out' to Al Qaeda, says ex-MI5 chief.
Brother of al-Qaeda's second-in-command arrested again in Egypt. Egypt re-arrests brother of al-Qaida's deputy leader 2 days after setting him free.
Why Yasir Qadhi wants to talk about Jihad.
Upheaval in Mideast sets back terror war.
Brennan: U.S. wary of terrorists in Libya.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
A looming financial disaster in Europe.
Economic aftershocks of Japan quake roil Asia.
Japan’s meltdown and the global economy’s.
Nissan to resume production in Japan.
Beyond Libya: Four factors affecting oil prices.
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