US still skeptical on no-fly zone
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WASHINGTON — The United States still seems skeptical of a drumbeat of demands for a Libyan no-fly zone, but hints are emerging of a possible last-ditch plan to deter any mass aerial slaughter of civilians.
Nato defense ministers are set to meet Thursday in Brussels seeking consensus on intense contingency planning that has included study of no-fly zones, humanitarian missions and other possible military action.
Officials did not comment publicly on their strategy heading into the talks, other than to respond to calls for a no-fly zone by saying the option, though complex and problematic, is under active consideration.
White House spokesman Jay Carney also said Washington had a “strong preference” that any eventual US military action take place under an umbrella of international endorsement..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110311com7.html
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