No-fly zone to be enforced as fighting continues

THERE were conflicting reports of fighting in Libya last night as countries prepared to enforce a no-fly zone over the country and the west, allied with the Arab League, the African Union and the UN, prepare to meet in Paris today.

US President Barack Obama yesterday endorsed military action against Gaddafi, saying US values and credibility are at stake to stop “the potential for mass murder” of innocents.

The US military would take a supporting role, he said, with European and Arab partners in the lead. He ruled out sending American ground forces into the North African nation. However, navy ships and submarines were available.