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Libya: mixed messages on targeting Gaddafi
The US is doing better than the UK at agreeing a line on whether Colonel Gaddafi is a target in the Libya bombing or not – and sticking to it, as Gary Gibbon blogs.
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As the international community meets in London to discuss Libya’s future, Foreign Secretary William Hague defends the intervention to Channel 4 News and what could happen if Gaddafi flees Libya.
The rebel advance to Libya’s capital, Tripoli, is halted by Gaddafi’s forces – and there’s also heavy fighting in Misrata. International Editor Lindsey Hilsum reports from the frontline in Libya.
Our Washington Correspondent, Sarah Smith looks at the questions the Obama Administration is still to answer about its intervention in Libya.
Libya’s opposition rebel army moves closer to capturing Muammar Gaddafi’s birthplace of Sirte, as coalition airstrikes weaken defences.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy looks at the problems facing the alliance enforcing a no-fly zone in Libya – particularly the risk to civilians.
EXCLUSIVE: Six villagers in a field on the outskirts of Benghazi were shot and injured when a US helicopter landed to rescue a crew member from the crashed jet, reports Lindsey Hilsum.
A man of decisive words more than decisive action over his time, President Obama has bucked the trend of his time in office announcing firm action in the mission against Gaddafi – but perhaps more words are needed to answer the question, just why he has got so involved?
The US is doing better than the UK at agreeing a line on whether Colonel Gaddafi is a target in the Libya bombing or not – and sticking to it, as Gary Gibbon blogs.
Western air power continues to lead the massive air strikes against the forces of Libya’s Colonel Gaddafi. Follow all the events on our live blog, Twitter and Facebook.
As RAF jets target Libyan air defence and weapons sites alongside US and French forces – latest updates and video from #c4news. Add your voice via the live blog, Twitter or Facebook.
Rebels in Benghazi have celebrated allied strikes against Gaddafi’s air defences, but as Lindsey Hilsum reports from the frontline there are still desperate calls for weapons and more support.
The former UK ambassador to Libya warns Channel 4 News allied forces could be in the country “for the long haul” unless Gaddafi’s internal allies turn against him – a process which has halted.
The Libyan conflict has exposed the gaping hole left by Government cuts to Britain’s sea-based air power, former senior Navy officers tell Channel 4 News.
Although the rhetoric is more fierce by the hour, and French planes are already flying over Libya it seems increasingly plausible that Colonel Gaddafi will stay in place.
Our Political Editor reviews David Cameron’s comments in his interviews on Libya and Colonel Gaddafi.