Libyan opposition to benefit from US endorsement

THE US and other nations formally recognised Libya’s main opposition group as the country’s legitimate government until a new interim authority is created.

The decision, which declared Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s regime no longer legitimate, will potentially free up cash that the rebels fighting Libyan forces urgently need.

The front lines in the Libyan civil war have largely stagnated since the popular uprising seeking to oust Gaddafi broke out in February.