World tightening noose on Kadhafi — Obama
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WASHINGTON—US President Barack Obama warned the world is “tightening the noose” on Moamer Kadhafi, but admitted he is “concerned” the Libyan strongman could thwart rebels battling to oust him.
Obama announced Friday he would appoint an envoy to Libyan opposition forces as part of a bid to “change the balance” of the military situation in Libya, and warned the world had an obligation to avoid a Rwanda-style massacre.
The president also defended his efforts to date to oust Kadhafi, amid criticism that he has been too slow or not offered sufficient leadership, adding he was gauging support for a no-fly zone with regional powers.
“Across the board, we are slowly tightening the noose on Kadhafi,” Obama said in a White House news conference scheduled to discuss rising energy prices but dominated by the Libyan revolt and the Japanese tsunami tragedy..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110313com7.html
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