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Russia to discuss Syria with Kofi Annan
March 22, 2012 3:21 PM
MOSCOW (AP) - A Russian official says U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan will visit Moscow this week to discuss his efforts to mediate a cease-fire in Syria. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov also said Thursday that his country will meet with a Syrian opposition delegation, including members of the... more » -
US begins assault against Libyan air defenses
March 19, 2011 4:18 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military has launched a missile attack against Libya's air defenses. A senior U.S. military official says the strike was aimed at sites along the Libyan coast. The missiles were launched from U.S. Navy vessels in the Mediterranean. The official says the assault would... more » -
White House hails Arab League no-fly zone request
March 12, 2011 4:32 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says the Arab League has taken an "important step" by asking the U.N. Security Council to impose a no-fly zone over Libya and increasing international pressure on Moammar Gadhafi. A statement from the White House says there's a clear international message that the... more » -
Arab League asks for no-fly zone from U.N.
March 12, 2011 1:17 PM
CAIRO (AP) - The Arab League has asked the U.N. Security Council to impose a no-fly zone over Libya. The statement came after the 22-member organization held an emergency meeting in Cairo. The Arab League can't impose a no-fly zone itself, but its approval gives the U.S. and other Western... more »
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