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Obama’s announcement of military intervention in Libya

By Barack Obama, the White House

From Barack Obama, the White House:  Today I authorized the Armed Forces of the United States to begin a limited military action in Libya in support of an international effort to protect Libyan civilians.

French jets start enforcing no-fly zone in Libya

By Steven Erlanger and David Kirkpatrick, the New York Times

From Steven Erlanger and David Kirkpatrick, the New York Times:  American, European and Arab leaders began the largest international military intervention in the Arab world since the invasion of Iraq on Saturday, in an effort to stop Col. Muammer el-Qaddafi’s war on the Libyan opposition.

NATO Secretary General responds to UN Resolution on Libya

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO:  NATO welcomes the United Nations Security Council Resolution.

NATO meeting leads to more planning

By David Brunnstrom and Justyna Pawlak, Reuters

From David Brunnstrom and Justyna Pawlak, Reuters:  Diplomats said a meeting of ambassadors from the 28 NATO states did not reach a decision on whether the alliance would take part in military operations against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi authorized by a United Nations resolution.

NATO Goes To War. Again.

By James Joyner, the New Atlanticist

From James Joyner, the New Atlanticist:  This time, "NATO" is not a fig leaf for "the United States." While Afghanistan remains a NATO operation in name, it has long since Americanized on the ground.

Gaddafi regime announces cease-fire

By the AP

Cameron: “Britain will deploy Tornadoes and Typhoons” to enforce UN Resolution

By David Cameron, Office of the Prime Minister

From David Cameron, Office of the Prime Minister:  The resolution specifically authorises notifying Member States to use all necessary measures to enforce a No Fly Zone and to protect civilians and civilian populated areas, including Benghazi.

NATO to meet Friday to decide involvement in Libya

By the Wall Street Journal

From the Wall Street Journal:  NATO ambassadors were set to meet Friday morning to decide on involvement in the operation, diplomats said.

UN authorizes military action in Libya

By Maria Golovnina and Patrick Worsnip, Reuters

From Maria Golovnina and Patrick Worsnip, Reuters:  The United Nations authorized military strikes to curb Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, hours after he threatened to storm the rebel bastion of Benghazi overnight, showing "no mercy, no pity.

NATO SecGen warns UN “time is running out”

By Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Facebook

From Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Facebook:  If Gadaffi prevails it will send a clear signal that violence pays. That would be unacceptable from a humanitarian and democratic perspective.