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  • March 09, 2011
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Libyan rebels take their position during a battle against pro-Gadhafi fighters, in the town of Brega, east of Tripoli, March 2, 2011

US Senators Advocate No-Fly Zone Over Libya

Two senators say US should play an active role in helping moderates who have revolted against authoritarian in North Africa and Mideast

President Barack Obama speaks during his joint news conference with Mexico's President Felipe Calderon at the White House, Mar 3 2011

Obama: Gadhafi 'Must Leave'

US president considering all military and nonmilitary options to stop violence in Libya

Pakistanis, World Leaders Protest Minister's Assassination

Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti, a Christian, was a vocal opponent of Pakistan's blasphemy law

Libya: Is Military Intervention a Viable Option?

Number of voices call for military action, while others are worried US may be on verge of repeating past mistakes in Mideast

Former UN Official Alarmed Over Africa’s Silence on Libya

Okey Onyejekwe says Africa’s silence on Libya shows continent needs to find its voice on global issues

U.S. President Barack Obama with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (right) speaks about Libya at the White House,. February 23, 2011

White House Defends US Response to Libya Unrest

Press secretary says events moving with remarkable speed and the Obama administration is responding at the same pace

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (file photo)

Egypt Issues Travel Ban, Asset Freeze on Mubarak

Move comes as top prosecutor considers additional actions against former president who resigned following popular protests

Public Prosecutor Rajendra Tiwari (L) addresses media representatives following the verdict on the 2002 Godhra train incident at the special court inside the Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad. The Special Court pronounced death sentence to 11and life im

Indian Court Sentences 11 to Death for Role in 2002 Godhra Train Fire

Sentences follow convictions in connection with deadly 2002 arson attack on train full of Hindu pilgrims

Evacuees from Libya step out of an Italian Air Force C-130 military plane at Rome's Pratica di Mare military airport, February 24, 2011

Obama Consults World Leaders on Libyan Crisis

White House Press Secretary says president has not eliminated any options, including possible economic sanctions, sending in US troops