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Libya: Another War We Shouldnt Believe In

By Ted Rall

Does Qadafi have the right to defend himself?
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27742.htm



The Libyan War: Unconstitutional and Illegitimate

By Michael Lind

The Anglo-French-American attack in North Africa is opposed by countries representing 40 percent of the human race.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27739.htm



Obama Claims Gadhafi is a Danger to U.S.

By Justin Elliott

Obama makes the case that Moammar Gadhafi actually threatens the national security interests of the U.S. The argument feels perfunctory -- especially given the previous emphasis on protecting Libyan civilians -- but he makes it nonetheless.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27743.htm



What Intervention in Libya Tells us About the Neocon-liberal Alliance

By Stephen M. Walt

The only important intellectual difference between neoconservatives and liberal interventionists is that the former have disdain for international institutions, and the latter see them as a useful way to legitimate American dominance.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27740.htm



U.S. rescue chopper shoots six Libyan villagers as they welcome pilots of downed Air Force jet

Six Libyan villagers are recovering in hospital after being shot by American soldiers coming in to rescue the U.S. pilots whose plane crash-landed in a field.

http://bit.ly/fptlpd



Moscow stands firm over the crisis in Libya

Medvedev expressed deep concerned about the form of implementing the UN Security Council resolution on Libya, which was passed on March 17.

http://rt.com/news/libya-gates-resolution-medvedev/



Russia condemns civilian deaths in Libya

'Unfortunately, civilians have been killed in the military mission,' Serdyukov said after talks with US Defence Secretary Robert Gates. 'This is unacceptable.'

http://bit.ly/gndMSf



Russia Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire in Libya

Serdyukov told reporters the surest way to protect civilians would be an immediate cease-fire and dialogue between the Libyan government and rebel forces.

http://bit.ly/i2q54j



China calls for immediate cease-fire in Libya

All parties must 'immediately cease fire and resolve issues through peaceful means,' Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said at a regularly scheduled news conference, citing unconfirmed reports that the airstrikes had caused civilian deaths.

http://arabnews.com/world/article325573.ece



Turkey blocks no-fly zone role for NATO

France calls for non-NATO body to lead mission as Erdogan says Turkey will 'never point a gun at the Libyan people'.

http://english.aljazeera.net//news/europe/2011/03/2011322181336891487.html



Is Muammar Gaddafi a target? PM and military split over war aims

David Cameron says Libyan leader may be a legitimate target while Chief of the Defence Staff said he was 'absolutely not'.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/21/muammar-gaddafi-david-cameron-libya



Republican says action in Libya is an 'affront' to the US Constitution

Bartlett lashed out at Obama for opting against getting lawmakers OK before using 'military force against a country that has not attacked U.S. territory, the U.S. military or U.S. citizens.'

http://bit.ly/hB1ae9



Nobel Committee asked to strip Obama of Peace Prize

The Bolivian President and a Russian political leader have launched a campaign to revoke Obamas honour after the US attacked Libya.

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/304909


From Information Clearing House



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