Confusion Over Who Leads Libya Strikes, and for How Long -- New York Times
PARIS — As the military operation continued over Libya on Monday, there was some confusion about which country or organization is actually leading it, and for how long. France, Britain and the United States are in charge of their own operations, which each have different code names.
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MIDDLE EAST
Hamas repeats commitment to keep unofficial truce.
Gulf Arab states defend military action in Libya.
Yemen’s Saleh faces rebellion from within as generals defect. Yemen military commanders join opposition as tanks take to streets. Top army commanders defect in Yemen.
Syria protests spread, authorities pull back. Marches continue in Syria after burial of protester, eyewitnesses say. Syria troops sent to Deraa, mourners demand freedom. US condemns Syria crackdown.
Bahrain's king thanks Saudi troops for thwarting 'external plot'.
Saudi Shi'ite protests simmer as Bahrain conflict rages.
5 Turkish officers jailed in killing of Christians.
IDF tank comes under missile fire in northern Gaza.
ASIA
Workers flee Japan nuclear plant as smoke rises.
As five are reported dead, will nuclear officials ever reveal the true heroics of Japan's 'Fukushima Fifty'? Japan nuclear crisis: 'Fukushima 50' face new setback.
Japan reluctant to disclose footage of power plant taken by U.S. drone.
Radiation in Japan's food 'more serious than anybody thought in the early days'.
Death toll from Japan’s disasters over 8,000; more than 13,000 missing.
US Army 'kill team' in Afghanistan posed for photos of murdered civilians. U.S. Army apologizes for "repugnant" Afghan photos.
Pakistan coal mine blast kills 45.
NKorea accuses SKorea, US of border provocation.
AFRICA
Divisions strain NATO push for Libyan airstrikes.
Obama walks fine line on Gadhafi's future. Muammar Gaddafi a 'legitimate target': UK.
Buoyed by strikes, Libya rebels try to advance. No mission to back Libya ground offensive: US general. Pentagon: Gadhafi forces in disarray after assault.
Libya action could last 'a while,' official says. Gates: US expects to hand off Libya lead in 'days'.
Egypt vote results shows Islamists' rising sway. Egyptians swarm polls in first vote since revolution. Egypt referendum strongly backs constitution changes.
Thousands across Morocco demand political reforms. Morocco’s king avoids calls for regime change.
Ouattara's men waiting to march on Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast fighters claim 5th town as political crisis deepens; army recruits youths. In the Ivory Coast, rival forces boost recruitment.
Somalia nixes anti-pirate militia — for now.
EUROPE
Euro zone sets permanent bailout fund as Portugal's political crisis deepens. Portugal austerity vote likely Wed, could topple govt.
Russia, U.S. warm up on missile defense.
Medvedev, Putin clash over Libya. Putin likens U.N. Libya resolution to crusade calls. Putin condemns 'trend' of US military intervention.
Kadyrov’s rule inspires fear in Chechnya.
Germany's regional wlection gives Merkel’s party some hope.
Fans mourn Knut's death at Berlin zoo.
AMERICAS
Haiti now must wait for presidential vote results.
US agrees to help Chile go nuclear, despite Japan disaster.
Obama tours Rio, lifts Brazil as a model for peace.
Observers call Haitian runoff a success.
Anti-war protesters arrested near White House.
Chile protesters want Obama to apologize for CIA encouragement of Pinochet dictatorship.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda wants 90-mn euros for French hostages.
Competing visions for reviewing Guantanamo (a commentary).
Is there a Chavez terror network on America’s doorstep? (a commentary)
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Japan a "buying opportunity," will recover: Buffett.
Toyota, Sony disruptions may last weeks on supplier, power supply damage.
The unfinished business of Europe's bailout.
U.S. home sales dive, prices near 9-year low.
Why Canadian inflation falls as everyone else's goes up.
The evolving mission of Google.
Google says China blocking its email services.
AT&T to buy T-Mobile USA for $39 billion.
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