US and Spain: Gaddafi attack threat won't stop Nato mission

The US and Spain have said Colonel Gaddafi's warnings of retaliation against Europe will not stop the Nato mission in Libya.

Colonel Gaddafi said his forces may target "homes, offices and families" in Europe if Nato's bombing campaign in Libya is not stopped.

During a visit to Madrid, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for Gaddafi to leave power, while Spain's foreign minister insisted Nato needs to protect Libya's civilians.

Libya has previously launched attacks in Europe, including the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie in Scotland.