A dust cloud rises after an explosion during what is believed to be an attack against anti-Qaddafi rebels near Brega on April 7, in this still image taken from amateur video. Amateur Video via Reuters TV/ReutersUS Steps Back From Libya, Shifting Burden To Europe -- Christian Science Monitor
In order to sustain operations, experts say France and Britain need to forge a broader European consensus on Libya intervention.
With the US military ending its airstrikes in Libya this week, France and Britain are taking the lead in an increasingly chaotic and confusing desert theater.
For the first time in NATO’s 62-year history, Uncle Sam is not on the front lines directing the show, but will play a back-up role that includes aerial refueling and emergency support. The unprecedented move accords with longstanding US calls for other nations within the alliance to share the burden on the international scene.
But the effect is slightly jolting in European capitals that have often talked of military leadership but have rarely followed through, or needed to.
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Prospects fade for military overthrow of Gaddafi -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Up to the job? NATO criticized over Libya campaign -- Yahoo News/AP
With Libya rebels stalled, frustration with NATO mounts -- Christian Science Monitor
Tensions emerge in Nato’s Libya mission -- Financial Times
Libyan rebels paint vehicles pink to avoid NATO friendly fire -- Yahoo News/The Envoy
NATO 'regrets' attack on Libyan rebels -- UPI
NATO Will Not Apologize for Libyan Rebel Deaths -- Voice of America
Libya: Rebels must share blame for Nato air strike -- BBC
Libya: Nato 'regrets' loss of life from Ajdabiya strike -- BBC
Libya rebels 'want answers' from Nato on air strike -- BBC
Nato secretary general in climbdown after alliance refuses to apologise for rebel attack -- The Telegraph
NATO chief 'regrets' Libyan rebels' deaths -- Deutsche Welle
Libya: Mistaken Identity -- Mark Thompson, Time
Libya Stalemate Emerging, U.S. General Says -- New York Times/Reuters
The voice of Libya's rebellion is up and spinning -- L.A. Times
Are sanctions "tightening the noose" on Qaddafi? -- CBS News
5 reasons the West won't escalate in Libya -- Tony Karon, CNN/Time
Keeping Ahead of Qaddafi -- New York Times editorial