Libya conflict heading for ‘stalemate’ despite strikes

THE conflict in Libya is heading for a “stalemate” as Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s troops press on with their siege of the rebel-held Misrata, despite recent air strikes on Libyan forces, according to the top US military officer.

Rebels welcomed US plans to deploy unmanned aircraft, typically operated remotely from the US.

But it emerged that bad weather forced the first two drones sent to Libya to turn back.