Thursday, March 17, 2011

Libya resolution: UN security council air strikes vote - live

• UN security council expected to pass Libya resolution
US and Britain support air strikes to protect civilians
France ready to launch first missions within hours
• Gaddafi declares: 'There will be no mercy' in Benghazi
Qatar and UAE governments may add forces

Richard Adams
guardian.co.uk, Thursday 17 March 2011

"Here's the result: 10 in favour, zero against, five abstentions. So the vote went exactly as predicted. "The resolution 1973/2011 is adopted.," says the chairman....."

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