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International prosecutors seek arrest warrant for Moammar Gaddafi

By Michael Birnbaum, the Washington Post

From Michael Birnbaum, the Washington Post:  Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court requested arrest warrants Monday for Moammar Gaddafi, his son Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and Libyan intelligence chief Abdullah Senussi

Libyan TV carries audio of Gaddafi taunting NATO

By Joseph Logan, Reuters

From Joseph Logan, Reuters:  Libyan state television carried brief audio remarks it said were by leader Muammar Gaddafi on Friday in which he taunted NATO as a cowardly crusader and said he was in a place they could not reach.

Update: NATO activities in Libya on May 14

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British Defense Chief believes NATO must target Gaddafi regime

By Con Coughlin, the Telegraph

From Con Coughlin, the Telegraph:  [I]n an interview with The Sunday Telegraph, [Armed Forces Chief Gen. Sir David] Richards said he wanted the rules of engagement changed so that direct attacks can be launched against the infrastructure propping up Gaddafi’s regime.

Questions but no answers for NATO in Libya

By Max Hastings, the Financial Times

From Max Hastings, the Financial Times:  [M]ore decisions on Libya will soon be required. A 60-day review of the Nato mandate is due on 31 May, a 90-day review on 30 June.

Update: NATO activities in Libya on May 13

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1st Armored Division officially leaves Germany for Texas

By Mark Patton, Stars and Stripes

From Mark Patton, Stars and Stripes:  After 40 years in Germany, 1st Armored Division headquarters soldiers will be trading in a diet of bratwurst and beer for one of Tex-Mex and barbeque.

Russia may take action over U.S. missile shield

By RIA Novosti

From RIA Novosti:  Russia’s deputy defense minister has said action could be taken if the United States deploys its new missile defense system near Russia’s borders.

Lugar Challenges Obama Administration on Libyan War Authorization

By Richard Lugar, Office of Senator Lugar 

From Richard Lugar, Office of Senator Lugar :  We are nearing the end of the second month of U.S. military involvement, including a bombing campaign, in Libya’s civil war.

Update: NATO activities in Libya on May 12

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