World Raises Pressure On Libya, Battles For Key Towns -- Yahoo News/Reuters
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – The United States and other foreign governments discussed military options for dealing with Libya on Monday as Muammar Gaddafi scoffed at the threat to his government from a spreading popular uprising.
With government forces massing to try to take back strategic coastal cities from rebels, the United States said it was moving U.S. naval and air forces closer to Libya.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Outside Yemen's capital, anger and grievances run deep.
Iraqi PM Maliki pledges reform after 'Day of Rage'.
Obama welcomes Bahrain cabinet reshuffle.
Oman protests intensify as Sultan struggles to appease demonstrators. Oman protesters stage third day of unrest.
Iran naval mission 'not aggressive': admiral.
ASIA
Quake-hit New Zealand braces for more than 240 deaths.
China tamps down Middle East-inspired protests before they can gain momentum. China mobilizes against activists.
North Korea threatens 'firing attacks' on South over leaflets about Mideast turmoil.
US, South Korea begin military drill amid North Korean war threats.
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AFRICA
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Egypt bans Mubarak from travel, freezes assets.
Tunisians celebrate prime minister's resignation after round-the-clock protests.
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Somali pirates seize cargo ship with 23 crew.
Belarus has broken arms embargo by sending attack helicopters to Ivory Coast, says UN chief. UN warns Belarus about supplying helicopters to Ivory Coast.
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Three killed in Tunisia clashes: government.
EUROPE
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Nicolas Sarkozy sacks foreign minister after Tunisia row. Sarkozy names Juppe Foreign Minister to stem critics of Mideast response.
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AMERICAS
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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