UN votes to allow Libya air strikes


By Agence France-Presse, newsinfo.inquirer.net

Filed Under: Unrest and Conflicts and War, Politics, Foreign affairs & international relations UNITED NATIONS—(UPDATE 2) The UN Security Council Thursday cleared the way for air strikes to halt Moammar Gadhafi's offensive against embattled rebel forces in Libya, with the first bombing raids possible within hours. It approved a resolution permitting "all necessary measures" to impose a no-fly zone, protect civilian areas and impose a ceasefire on Gadhafi's military. Read Full Story

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