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Britain joins Libya assault with strikes on air defence (AFP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:17 PM PDT

British missiles pounded Libyan air defences Saturday as military intervention swung into action, with Prime Minister David Cameron urging an end to the AFP - A British submarine fired missiles into Libya Saturday as military intervention swung into action, with Prime Minister David Cameron urging an end to Moamer Kadhafi's "appalling brutality".

World intervenes in Libya, with unusual speed (AP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 03:33 PM PDT

U.S Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrives at the Elysee palace for a crisis summit on Libya, in Paris, Saturday, March, 19, 2011. Britain and France took the lead in plans to enforce a no-fly zone over Libya on Friday, sending British warplanes to the Mediterranean and announcing a crisis summit in Paris with the U.N. and Arab allies. (AP photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)AP - In diplomatic terms, international military action against Libya's leader went from the brainstorming stage to the shooting-at-tanks stage with stunning speed.

Magnificent Ireland wreck England's slam dream (AFP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 03:30 PM PDT

Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll (2nd L) breaks a tackle from England's No. 8 Nick Easter (L) to score a try during their Six Nations International rugby union match at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ireland won 24-8.(AFP/Adrian Dennis)AFP - Ireland wrecked England's hopes of a Six Nations grand slam here Saturday, outclassing their opponents 24-8 in a one-sided encounter at Lansdowne Road.

Nallet double helps France on road to redemption (AFP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 03:21 PM PDT

France's lock Lionel Nallet runs to score a second try against Wales during their Six Nations rugby union match at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. France won 28-9.(AFP/Martin Bureau)AFP - Two tries by former France captain Lionel Nallet inspired the French to a 28-9 victory over Wales in their final Six Nations match here at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Glance of assets massing for Libya military action (AP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 02:10 PM PDT

AP - Here's a look at some of the international military assets in or heading to the region to help enforce the U.N.-sanctioned no-fly zone over Libya:

Berlin's polar bear star Knut dies (AFP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:53 PM PDT

Knut the polar bear, who became a global media sensation as a cub after being rejected by his mother and reared by hand, pictured here in 2010, died suddenly for unexplained reasons on Saturday, the Berlin Zoo said.(AFP/File/Johannes Eisele)AFP - Knut the polar bear, who became a global media sensation as a cub after being rejected by his mother and reared by hand, died suddenly for unexplained reasons on Saturday, the Berlin Zoo said.

Ten-man United move five points clear in Premiership (AFP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:24 PM PDT

Manchester United's striker Dimitar Berbatov (2nd L) scores the only goal of their English Premier League football match against Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford in Manchester.(AFP/Andrew Yates)AFP - Ten-man Manchester United moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League as Dimitar Berbatov's late goal clinched a 1-0 win over Bolton on Saturday.

Thousands demonstrate in Lisbon against austerity policy (AFP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:19 PM PDT

Demonstrators shout slogans against governmant austerity measures as they march in downtown Lisbon. Thousands of workers from the public and private sectors converged on Lisbon from all over Portugal Saturday to demonstrate against the government's austerity policy, rising unemployment and insecurity.(AFP/Francisco Leong)AFP - Thousands of workers from the public and private sectors converged on Lisbon from all over Portugal Saturday to demonstrate against the government's austerity policy, rising unemployment and insecurity.

Protest outside Bahrain embassy in London (AFP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 11:51 AM PDT

Bahraini armed forces secure the area near Pearl Square in Manama. Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the Bahraini embassy in London on Saturday in protest at a crackdown on the Gulf kingdom's pro-democracy movement.(AFP/Joseph Eid)AFP - Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the Bahraini embassy in London on Saturday in protest at a crackdown on the Gulf kingdom's pro-democracy movement.

Clinton: Fears of Libyan `unspeakable atrocities' (AP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 11:12 AM PDT

U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addresses reporters during a press conference held at the US embassy in Paris Saturday March 19, 2011, following a crisis summit with world leaders at the Elysee palace. World leaders met in a summit that could be the final step before immediate international military action against Moammar Gadhafi's forces in Libya.(AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday that the U.S. will bring "unique capabilities to bear" in Libya as a global coalition began enforcing a U.N.-authorized no-fly zone to protect civilians from Moammar Gadhafi's forces.

Clinton warns Iran over meddling in Persian Gulf (AP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 10:35 AM PDT

U.S Secretary of state Hillary Clinton, right, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy walk in the Elysee Palace in Paris, during a crisis summit on Libya Saturday, March, 19, 2011. Britain and France took the lead in plans to enforce a no-fly zone over Libya on Friday, sending British warplanes to the Mediterranean and announcing a crisis summit in Paris with the U.N. and Arab allies.(AP Photo/Lionel Bonaventure, Pool)AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Iran on Saturday to stop meddling in Bahrain and other Arab states in the Persian Gulf, but also called on the kingdom's leaders not to use force against anti-government protesters.

Berlin zoo: Beloved polar bear Knut has died (AP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 10:30 AM PDT

FILE - In this March 23, 2007 file photo, Knut, the polar bear cub, has its first public appearance with his keeper in the Berlin zoo. A Berlin zoo official says world-famous polar bear Knut has died. Bear keeper Heiner Kloes said that four-year-old Knut died Saturday afternoon while alone in his compound. He says the cause is not yet clear. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)AP - Berlin's beloved polar bear Knut, who rose to international stardom as a cuddly cub hand-raised by zookeepers, died suddenly on Saturday, a zoo official said.

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Posted: 19 Mar 2011 09:54 AM PDT

AP - French defense official says French fighter jet has fired on Libyan military vehicle.

Spain: 6 firefighters die in helicopter crash (AP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 08:59 AM PDT

AP - The Interior Ministry says six firefighters have died when their helicopter crashed in a remote region in the northeastern province of Aragon as they flew to try and put out a wildfire.

Military buildup for Libya mounts at Italian bases (AP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 08:39 AM PDT

A U.S. Air Force airplane lands at the Sigonella NATO military base, in Sicily, Italy, Saturday, march 19, 2011. NATO's top decision-making body is meeting in emergency session Saturday to review military plans for a no-fly zone over Libya. The North Atlantic Council is expected to issue the order to launch the operation during this weekend. Officials said the military staff was putting the final touches on plans to deploy dozens of fighter-bombers, tankers, helicopters and surveillance planes to several air bases along Europe's southern rim. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)AP - Six Danish F-16 fighter jets landed Saturday at the U.S. air base in Sicily, and American F-18s and Canadian CF-18 Hornets were in the region as the international military buildup mounted in Italy for action against Libya.

Several thousand rally against Serbia government (AP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 06:12 AM PDT

AP - Thousands of anti-government protesters have rallied in a central Serbian town to demand the government call early elections over the deep economic crisis.

Diplomat: Radiation readings low (AP)

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 04:02 AM PDT

AP - U.N. radiation tracking from Japan's crippled nuclear plant shows levels taken elsewhere in the country, as well as in Russia and California, are minuscule, a diplomat with access to the readings said Saturday.

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