>> the union for the mediterranean was launched in paris in 2008.ts goal is to create closer ties between the eu an north africa. the union was a pet project of french president nicolas sarkozy. now he says it is time to revisit the alliance. >> looking at current events as they enfold, we must seize the moment and a revitalize the union. >> proposals for european aid from on arising -- modernizing the region's infrastructure, including sewage treatment was to protect the mediterranean. that would serve vital european interests, especially planan for solar power energy production projects. so it is broad consensus with billions of euros over an extended time span. >> there is no question to where eu aid should be directed. for the people who need our support and for the creation of a democratic and open society. we must also support the development of a judicial system and help stop corruption. >> we must also open our markets, although that may affect the eu's southern regions, spain, italy, and greece. we must institute in africa at the same quali

does but the mediterranean dialogue includes morocco tunisia algeria egypt needing libya is the only north african country we're going to train that is not a member of this nato partnership program i use convinced that in both reform washington and brussels whatever regime. they want to enforce to replace well right off the what in fact joint program and with solidified. nato and u.s. control of the entire mediterranean basin i think we have to look at that you don't know all of the situation as well as the naval aviator. now there are reports that the u.s. is deploying more than four thousand south and marines to the area what will happen if we see troops make it onto the ground there. that's a good question i think that's the inevitable next phase you know u.s. military planners in both u.s. africa command which is assumed you know there's the lion's share of the burden for so caught up to see don. talk about a multi-phase campaign and that is the first phase starting on saturday march nineteenth with cruise missiles and b. one spirit style farmers bombing the airfields and in liby

>> the union for the mediterranean was launched in paris in 2008. goal is to create closer ties between the eu and north africa. the union was a pet project of french president nicolas sarkozy. now he says it is time to revisit the alliance. >> looking at current events as they enfold, we must seize the moment and a revitalize the union. >> proposals for european aid from on arising -- modernizing the region's infrastructure, including sewage treatment was to protect the mediterranean. that would serve vital european interests, especially plans for solar power energy production projects. so it is broad consensus with billions of euros over an extended time span. >> there is no question to where eu aid should be directed. for the people who need our support and for the creation of a democratic and open society. we must also support the development of a judicial system and help stop corruption. >> we must also open our markets, although that may affect the eu's southern regions, spain, italy, and greece. we must institute in africa at the same quality

libya plays a role in security in the mediterranean. stability in libya mean stability in the mediterranean. >> and e.u. fact-finding team has arrived to address humanitarian conditions on the ground. >> a report to the high commissioner and vice president tonight. so far, we do not have any information. >> it is not clear whether the team will travel to areas where the fighting has been fiercest. for now, they are focusing on talks in tripoli. >> our correspondent is in benghazi. both sides are claiming they have the upper hand. what is your impression from where you are? >> the situation is still extremely poor. both sides appear to be giving in -- digging in, intrench of their positions. around tripoli, gaddafi forces have overtaken tawi -- zxawiha -- zawiyah. there is also been fighting in misurata. rebel forces moved as far as sirte, gaddafi's hometown, but there were under equipped. early this morning, the duffy forces responded with full force, driving those rebels all the way back to the oil port. >> would you say the country is

warships are in the mediterranean missile strikes from those trips so it's very possible what hillary clinton reiterated after this meeting in paris is that there will be no u.s. troops on the ground but fears are that this operation could grow into something more than just an effort to protect civilians. the working of the wording of the resolution that was passed on thursday is basically all inclusive short of occupation it says all measures allowed in order to protect civilians when the resolution was approved russia and china did not use their power to veto it providing that there will be no operation meaning no boots on the ground the priority is protecting civilians without the basic problem of the massacre in benghazi he left the international community has no choice in those countries that are very much against any military intervention like russia abstained from voting against the residents because there are still strong doris' as to the implementation of it there are fears that certain actions taken by international forces that are taking part in the operation could destabil

twelve cruise missiles have been launched from american and british ships and submarines in the mediterranean hitting twenty sites. jets from a number of countries have targeted colonel gadhafi ground forces the libyan government reports there has been civilian casualties and it's all part of efforts to enforce a no fly zone backed by the u.n. the french president was the first to order strikes around the rebel held city of benghazi to prevent attacks against civilians russia said it regrets the decision to take military action in libya well for more on the developments there let's now cross live to paula slee who's in the capital tripoli paula bring us up to date on those strikes what are you hearing from inside libya at the moment. but there's just been a blast of gunfire which you heard behind me here in the capital city tripoli it's not immediately clear what's going on behind but a short time ago there were protesters here so we certainly are starting to feel the effects of this military strike on on the reaction from the gadhafi regime here from the capital city now so far we are hearin

confront what he called the attacks of the colonial crusader the libyan leader added that the mediterranean has now become a war ground one hundred twelve cruise missiles have been launched from american and british ships and submarines hitting at least twenty two. gets jets from a number of countries have a child colonel gadhafi is ground forces the libyan government reports that there have been civilian casualties the french president was the first to order strikes around the rebel held city of benghazi to prevent attacks against civilians russia has called the decision to take military action in libya regrettable now for more on the developments in libya let's cross now its policy or who's in the capital of tripoli. well there's just been a blast of gunfire which you heard behind me here in the capital city tripoli it's not immediately clear what's going on behind but a short time ago there were protesters here so we certainly are starting to feel the effect of this military strike on on the reaction from the gadhafi regime here from the capital city now so far we are hearing that more t

has launched missiles from its war ships and submarines in the mediterranean targeting a canal these air defense systems and as the pentagon said the goal is to shape the battlefield for the coalition forces to take further action there basically clearing the sky making sure it is not able to take down any. planes of the coalition forces and the pentagon also says is just the beginning of the operation so we're going to see more coming french planes had earlier carried out strikes on canapés ground forces there have been reports of civilian casualties caused by the attacks those are certainly very alarming reports but what president obama reiterated is that there will be no u.s. who troops on the ground but fears are good that this operation could grow into something more than just an effort to protect civilians that the morning of the u.n. resolution that was passed on thursday is basically all inclusive short of occupation of course but there are still strong worries this the implementation of it there are fears that certain actions taken by the international forces could destabili

libya plays a role in security in the mediterranean. stability in libya mean stability in the mediterranean. >> and e.u. fact-finding team has arrived to address humanitarian conditions on the ground. >> a report to the high commissioner and vice president tonight. so far, we do not have any information. >> it is not clear whether the team will travel to areas where the fighting has been fiercest. for now, they are focusing on talks in tripoli. >> our correspondent is in benghazi. both sides are claiming they have the upper hand. what is your impression from where you are? >> the situation is still extremely poor. both sides appear to be giving in -- digging in, intrench of their positions. around tripoli, gaddafi forces have overtaken tawi -- zxawiha -- zawiyah. there is also been fighting in misurata. rebel forces moved as far as sirte, gaddafi's hometown, but there were under equipped. early this morning, the duffy forces responded with full force, driving those rebels all the way back to the oil port. >> would you say the country is

has launched missiles from its war ships and submarines in the mediterranean targeting it is air defenses and as the pentagon says the goal is to shape the battlefield for the coalition forces to take further action basically what they're doing is they're clearing the sky is so that he is not able to shoot down any planes or the coalition forces and the pentagon also says that this is just the beginning of the operation and in the coming few days more nato ships will converge on a lead to inforce naval blockade and earlier french fighter jets had carried out strikes on adoptee's ground forces and there have been reports of civilian casualties caused by the attack some really alarming reports where president obama also reiterated is that there will be no u.s. troops on the ground although there are still lot of questions as to the limits of this intervention will it be enough for the coalition forces to do just this arm could be or will they go beyond that cool and what will be the outcome those are the questions everybody is asking and the fears are that this operation could could be some

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navy repositions its fleets in the mediterranean as the prospect of outside military intervention in libya becomes a possibility also claims that gets us to have stockpiles of chemical weapons and killed the run up to the iraq war. and his protest is in libya i hope for the rest of the support we take a look at the history would suggest that support only applies to the proces that truong. and outrage are the allegations this new grass is the logical warfare unit to use online tricks on the status is secure more cash and troops raising fears into the military change of policy it's. very warm welcome to you this is from last year the u.s. has begun a repositioning of ships in the mediterranean triggering speculation of a naysayer invasion of libya british ship planes are reportedly been moved to an air base in cyprus for possible ration it comes as libya is a long time in colonel gadhafi remains seized in the capital tripoli with opposition forces nearby correspondent he's only one has more from neighboring egypt. but what we're seeing at the moment is the united states navy moving the

navy repositions its fleets in the mediterranean as the prospect of outside military intervention in libya becomes a possibility also claims they did just the house still piles of chemical weapons and killed the run up to the iraq war. and is protesters in libya hope for western support but take a look at history which suggests that support only applies to democracies it can control. and outrage after allegations that a u.s. psychological warfare unit used by tricks on senators to secure more cash and troops received fierce over the military's reach into politics. goes john's gospel will finally be able to develop the giants according to gas fields which has not results to cover global news from iraq to eight years one business and twenty minutes. live from moscow you're watching our team thanks for joining us now the u.s. has begun repositioning its ships in the mediterranean triggering speculation over a nato invasion of libya british planes are reportedly been moved to an air base in cyprus for a possible operation well it comes as libya's longtime leader colonel gadhafi remains i

navy repositions its fleet in the mediterranean as the prospective outside military intervention in libya becomes a possibility also claims the good stuff behind stockpiles of chemical weapons echoed the run up to the iraq war. and protesters in libya hope for western support to take a look at history which suggests that support only applies to the model says it can't control. and outrage after allegations that he was psychological warfare unit leaders mind tricks on senators to secure more cash and fruits raising fears over the military's reach into politics. from our studios in moscow you're watching r t m thanks for joining us the u.s. has begun repositioning its ships in the mediterranean triggering speculation of a nato invasion of libya british planes have reportedly been moved to an air base in cyprus for a possible operation well it comes as libya's longtime reader colonel gadhafi remains to be seen just in the capital tripoli with opposition forces nearby are his correspondent peter all over has more from neighboring egypt. but what we're seeing at the moment is the united states

us navy repositions its fleets in the mediterranean as the prospect of outside military intervention in libya becomes a possibility the cold so claims they get duffy house still piles of chemical weapons echoed the run up to the iraq war. and protesters in libya hope for western support but take a look at the history which suggests that support only applies to democracies it can patrol. and outrage after allegations that are you well psychological warfare you have to use my tricks outside the first secure more cash and troops raising fears over the military's reach into civilian life. from our studios in moscow you're watching r t thanks for joining us well the u.s. has begun repositioning its ships in the mediterranean that triggering speculation of a nato invasion of libya british prime minister david cameron has also said that he would not exclude the use of the military there but it comes as libya's last time the colonel gadhafi remains deceived in the capital tripoli with opposition forces nearby archy's correspondent peter all of her has more from very well peter there are a lo

has launched missiles from east war ships and submarines in the mediterranean targeting add his air defense systems and clearing the sky to make sure khadafi is not able to shoot down any planes of the coalition forces earlier french warplanes that carried out ground forces there have been reports of civilian casualties there by those attacks there are lots of questions as to how long the operation is going to last also as to the limits of the intervention will be will it be enough for the coalition forces to just bizarre him could be or will they go beyond that call and what will be the outcome those are the questions everybody is asking the wording of the u.n. resolution that was passed on thursday is basically all inclusive short of occupation the official purpose of the intervention is protecting civilians from conduct these attacks but what everybody's talking about is the shooting down to the side of bombers and attacking other military assets is one thing it was authorized by the resolution but arming the rebels for example is something very different egypt's military began shipping

. >> they are lined up, ready to leave for the mediterranean. they have gathered to say goodbye. they are embarking. on board the ship, they are surprised to be going. not necessarily about the mission, but they were expecting it. it is an assault ship. on board there are 900 marines, 26 aircraft, most of them helicopters, and state hospitals with all the medics and surgeons that implies. it is at jack of all trades, prepared for anything. nobody seems to know what the mission is. i have spoken to the commanders. they cannot tell me. they say they will not know until they get to the mediterranean i asked the guy in charge of the marines -- no bullets on the ground. that is certain when it comes to libya. his men and women going to do? he said he would only do what he was told. it just shows that no one knows what the endgame is going to look like in libya. >> mark mardell in norfolk, va. there. more protests in syria. a police raid on a mosque left several people dead, and then they opened fire during the funerals. on wednesday, syrian police stormed the mosque that had become a

a few are escaping across the mediterranean. some 17,000 have made it this year. over 350,000 people in total have left the country. tens of thousands are being shuffled back to their countries of origin courtesy of aid organizations and governments. many are still waiting and their numbers are rising daily. >> hundreds of thousands of refugees from libya are estimated to have left the country over the last few weeks and many have been heading over the border to tunisia which has been the may departure point for migrants headed to europe. -- which has been thth main poit of departure for migrants had it to europe. authorities are concerned tt they could soon see the spread of disease. the refugees are becoming increasingly frustrated and angry. >> the refugees say, we want to go home. protest marches are an everyday occurrence where refugees say the evacuation is moving too slowly. >> i want the government and the u.n. to do something to finally get as out of here. we want to leave now, immediately. >> this man has been here for a week. he comes from the door for

this would be the first time that europe could show that here at the mediterranean, at its own front door, it can maintain autonomous control of the military deployment. >> but even as the debate goes on, the planes continue to fly their mission. >> the divisions within the military alliance. i put it to our brussels correspondent that nato is not exactly speaking with one voice. >> far from it. this is a bit of an embarrassment. european and nato allies are under frustration. americans want to concede control as soon as possible. they cannot at the moment. you have two coalitions running the unified front, france and britain are at odds. you do not want -- we simply got a statement, barely three words. to which is kamal of the allies are committed to stoppingnghe violence -- which is, all of the allies are committed to stopping the terrible violence in libya. america will not step back until it is convinced it and there -- there is a solid command and control structure. the nato talks will go on tomorrow, trying to resolve this tricky dilemma. >> thank you. in other news, opposition

germany has also pulled out of nato operations in the mediterranean and placed four navy ships back under german control. but in a move aimed at helping the coalition mission in libya, the cabinet in berlin approve plans to supplpl close for aircraft over afghanistan. them in the united nations security council passed resolution 1973 last friday. it calls for a no-fly zone over libya. of the u.s., france, and britain were among the powers voting for the resolution. germany abstained, along with china and russia. since then, the german government has been at pains to persuade the international community that berlin is really for the measure. >> the majority of security council members voted for the resolution and so i made it clear that that makes it our resolution as well. and that we ao wa to see it implemented successfully. >> but there was criticism of the government's hesitance on thissue. even from within merkel's conservative party. >> it would have been better for us to have stood behind our nato partners. then there would have been no doubt about our position, and we still would n

fresh mediterranean produce still comes in. there are plenty of buyers. even the pet market of colorful songbirds is open. in tripoli's main market there is a feeling this conflict is very far away. people are out, shops are open, and at least on the surface, this city appears to be thriving. in the markets overflowing with dates and olives, it was also clear tripoli remains a gadhafi stronghold. >> gadhafi is very good man. we want gadhafi. >> reporter: as we spoke to university student mohammed baffel, gadhafi posters appeared almost instantly around us. people here have been told by gadhafi, the united states wants to invade and make libya into another iraq. they seem to believe it. in green square, flanked by an imposing medieval fortress, we found more gadhafi supporters like marwan al-zadi. >> he's not a president. he's father. >> we love gadhafi. >> we love gadhafi. >> we love gadhafi. >> reporter: zadi was still in green square well into the evening, leading a demonstration. it was a festive rally, all broadcast live on libyan state tv. but it was

twelve cruise missiles have been launched from american and british ships and submarines in the mediterranean hitting twenty different sites. the world powers meeting in paris agreed to use all necessary military means to stop any aggression by colonel qadhafi the french president said his air force is ready to intervene against any threats to unarmed civilians. and russia says the decision to militarily intervene in libya is regrettable it's calling for an end to the bloodshed in the country and urged could offer his forces and the rebels to hold talks. lining things up a bit go out with martin andrews is coming up next. hello and welcome to one of the most loves and this is cities in the world powers basically great a love of the culture and architecture here and throughout the centuries as many russians emigrated to france the cultural links between the countries became stronger and stronger today paris is part of russian history and culture and that's what i'll be exploring in the space program paris has always found a special attraction for russians many have believed for centuries it is

twelve cruise missiles have been launched from american and british ships and submarines in the mediterranean twenty sites. well as meeting in paris agreed to use all necessary military means to stop any aggression by coming out the president said he was ready to intervene against any threats to implement. and russia says it regrets the decision to militarily intervene in libya is calling for the end of bloodshed in the country and the gadhafi forces and the rebels to hold it. so that brings up to date with the events there i'll be back with another update for in less than fifteen minutes from now in the meantime it's moscow out with martin andrews with a french twist said this week's episode. hello i welcome to one of the most loved and this is cities in the world powers basically great fellow look at the culture and architecture here and throughout the centuries as many russians emigrated to france the cultural links in the countries became stronger and stronger today paris is full of russian history and culture and that's what i'll be exploring on the six program paris has always held a sp

mediterranean sure. we shall be seeing a long lasting civil war and it will look a little like a never ending story you said that the that the rebels themselves should oust gadhafi if if he's unpopular but they proved to be unsuccessful they proved through and proved to be impossible for people to overthrow that he said so now it's the work of the international coalition well actually it will what we're seeing now a lead be a we see a very bloody civil war and we see casualties on both sides we see a lot of destroyed buildings we see a lot of the destroyed vehicles and we see that the rebels. who are not. so to speak an organized. political opposition they did you know have a leader they do little to lead exactly they don't even have a leader they're just ordinary people who take weapons from the army or police arsenals they are themselves and the they're trying to to to to fight against. the military units who still support. in large numbers of colonel gadhafi and his government of the message rewards w

forces a gathering across the mediterranean and. mixed emotions in egypt as some sort of break their newfound freedom of others remain on the streets demanding war but now i'm doing fine just having an effect on the country's economy as a tourist turn that backs the damage is replete with me over a billion dollars. and it's fifty eight years since the death of joseph stalin but decades on his legacy still divides opinion and creating a cult of personality around himself but not everyone is convinced a little later we speak to a man who went from war hero to labor camp prisoner on the order of the soviet leader. and that brings up today for the moment i'll be back with another update in fifteen minutes from now in the meantime as promised modern times takes you around the russian capital showing you some of the glitz and glam that moscow has to offer . hello and welcome to the shire of the russians above all types of shore for centuries so join me as we take a look at the ground that exquisite slices of that sols to local workshops a

ships in the mediterranean and air force fighter jets took aim at gadhafi's troops advancing from the southwest to benghazi. the rebel stronghold the libyan leader has vowed to take back. >> benghazi is not completely safe from attack. but it is certainly under less threat than it was yesterday. we believe his forces are under significant stress and suffering from both isolation and a good deal of confusion. >> reporter: while fighter jets were pounding gadhafi's forces in the east, three b-2 stealth bombers dropped 45 2,000-pound bombs on a military airfield near misrata, striking multiple shelters housing gadhafi's war planes. these are images before the strike. this is the aftermath. the b-2s, which have not been used in combat for eight years, traveled all the way from missouri, refuelled in the air, dropped their bombs, 90,000 pounds of them in all, and returned to the u.s. in addition, another dozen or so tomahawk missiles were fired from ships in the mediterranean, meaning more than 120 have now been launched. >> we now have the ability, capability to patrol the air space over

forces are gathering across the mediterranean and. mixed emotions in egypt as some celebrate their newfound freedom others remain on the streets demanding more of their ongoing fight is having an effect on the nation's economy has turned their backs down it is reportedly more than a billion dollars. fifty eight years since the death of joseph stalin but decades later his legacy still divides opinion in russia be created a cult of personality around the self but not everyone has been a little later we speak to a man who went from a war hero to a labor camp prisoner under orders of the soviet leader. latest sports news coming your way in fifteen minutes now it's time for martin enders in the latest edition of lost out. hello and welcome to the shark hour she's above all types of jewelry for centuries so join me as we take a look at the ground that exquisite slices off the sols to local workshops on the basis contempt for cyclists and we begin this week's program one of the oldest working chili factories in russia. it's easy to see why r

uprisings in libya and are now threatening military intervention warships are assembling in the mediterranean leading to speculation of an imminent invasion to stabilize africa's most of the oil rich nation. and all north africa shrugs all the decades old regimes through revolutions with world wide support look at how democracy isn't always welcomed by major powers not the case with the boss which was denied international legitimacy for its opposition to certain interests. and outrage after allegations that a u.s. psychological warfare unit had been ordered to use mindfreak some visiting senators to secure more cash and troops for the war. and next to me look at space exploration and how would could help prevent earthquakes and he talks to alan smith from the wall or space science lab or treat in london that interview is up next. well this year we're celebrating fifty years since year ago guarin became the first man in space and you are presenting a new project i don't project between russia and the united kingdom could you tell us briefly about that when said project for those who don't know

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has offered seven of its air bases that we used by nato previously course italy just across the mediterranean from libya one of the key bases that will be used by western powers and we're also seeing other nations coming out and saying they support this for example norway netherlands here in belgium in canada saying it's fine it's just already in the region and ready to be deployed within two days they just need to sit there and western leaders e.u. leaders say they do support this campaign david cameron of the u.k. also anglo merkel of germany despite germany's abstention of the u.n. vote for a no fly zone she says she does back military intervention now they just won't be sending forces themselves germany won't be sending forces but it does support this . several british members of parliament are skeptical about why their country is being dragged into a conflict opposition and. being very selective in choosing where it is necessary. i think it's hard to guess he was to call a ceasefire in order to hope for one hope to bring about a peaceful resolution to this conflict but it was beginning t

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has already sent warships that have reached the mediterranean and are making a great reward to libya we are hearing that four hundred u.s. soldiers are in the mediterranean right now really to board these will ships at the same time the british prime minister david cameron continues to put a no fly zone there are many of the international community who are against this including the arab league as well as russia they say that it's creates a scenario where you have to have some kind of short term solution been put on the table but no long term prognosis in terms of how this will play out we are hearing the same from locals here there are against any kind of international intervention with opposition leaders saying as much when they say that it will spread the conflict it will undermine the democratic movement a nigga same time we're hearing that a no fly zone will involve military attacks on libya's air defenses now this was done in other countries such as iraq and then it proved that it is unlikely to halt the regime's helicopter and ground operations of anything it runs the risk of

nature maritime assets in the central mediterranean these ships improve nature oshie to ation or awareness oh measure is. nature is human nature and nature. and nature is ready to act it's a loose presence is because she will back any decision that is supported by the un the e.u. and nato and that is the position of the states here today also the arab league being an organization that people want the backing off because the worst thing they want is for your opinion to go against any foreign military intervention of course you've got france calling for immediate strikes on colonel gadhafi held areas so the situation is moving ahead great forest. was artie's daniel bushel giving us an update on the meeting between nato and the e.u. now let's go back to were a developing story we've been covering for a few hours now a major tsunami has struck in northeastern japan sending a four meter wall of water inland which is causing widespread devastation now the a tsunami was caused by an eight point nine magnitude earthquake that struck about one hundred thirty kilometers off the pacific coast and sev

united states navy that around four thousand sailors and marines have been shipped off to the mediterranean in order to assist the ongoing operation in libya at the moment at the same time state department also made a statement on saturday saying that the united states is not going to participate in ground operation in libya mr goes into russia is going to nato is saying that the operation nevertheless will take place on the ground and that is because the coalition and nato are caving in under the pressure from the united states and if that actually will have a result on the situation in libya. if forces will be on the ground that that will . hinder goes opinion that will put the united states into a third losing war that's alongside iraq and afghanistan also the the the heads of the opposition of their position forces in libya themselves have thanks the coalition for the airstrikes which they believe are helping to undermine mcduffie's regime but they have asked the coalition and major to refrain from putting troops on the ground so we have to see if that call will actually go on heeded by

navy repositions its fleet in the mediterranean amid the possibility of outside military action taking place is lit in libya as the possibility to get duffy has chemical weapons so it's echoes of the buildup to the iraq war. and protesters in arab countries hope for western support in establishing democracy will take a look at the history which suggests that all that support only applies to democracies it can control. and outrage after allegations that a u.s. psychological warfare unit used mind tricks on senators to secure more cash and troops raising fears over the military's reach into civilian life. gazprom has more than doubled gas deliveries to italy after the country was scuttled from its lead and gas supplies possible analysts are saying that the current unstable situation on the engine markets maybe you brush just some beautiful chances for business twenty minutes. away from our studios in moscow you're watching r t thanks for joining us now the u.s. has begun a repositioning of ships in the mediterranean triggering speculation of a nato invasion of libya british prime ministe

authorizing a no-fly zone and gates has not yet ordered the aircraft carrier "enterprise" into the mediterranean. general james mattis who commands u.s. forces in the middle east, cautioned that patrolling libyan airspace would require knocking out libyan air defense missiles on the ground. >> no illusions here it would be a military operation. it wouldn't simply be telling people not to fly airplanes. >> reporter: the u.s. military knows all about no-fly zones. it ran them for ten years over iraq but it still took an invasion to get rid of that dictator. katie? >> couric: and david, is secretary gates concerned about all the turmoil in the middle east and what it might mean for u.s. security interests there? >> reporter: actually, he called it an extraordinary setback for al qaeda. if the people of the middle east can get rid of these repressive regimes on their own, who needs al qaeda? >> couric: all right. david martin reporting from the pentagon tonight. rebel forces control eastern libya including benghazi. mandy clark is there tonight and mandy, the opposition is mostly civilian, but it's

that the number of casualties caused by these coalition air strikes is climbing big gaz the is mediterranean ports you know say an increased presence of coalition forces off the coast nato ships or are now patrolling the coast of libya to enforce the embargo and also the no fly zone operation itself and actually in this situation turkey over. he said that several of its vessels can be bored in this operation in patrolling the mediterranean including the submarine and so i think it's four or five other a large vessels and also all the united states italy romania karen and many other countries are all keen to stablish their presence here in order to support the north fly zone operation but the question is where is this operation going is going to lead to a ground operation or is it going to end would be full of gaddafi regime coalition air strikes have made it possible for the rebels to advance in the country that back and change do you think when nato takes full come all nato will only take full come on tomorrow tuesday at a summit that will be held in london at that summit they will be the e

the first of a convoy of cars, greeting us at a beachfront restaurant as the sun set over the mediterranean. in his trademark flowing robes and gold-rimmed aviator shades, he looked every inch the flamboyant character he's known to be. how are you? >> i'm fine. >> reporter: it's good to meet you. i'm christiane amanpour, abc. gadhafi is not hiding in some underground bunker. he walked right in through the front doors, and he wants people to know that he's still in tripoli. i sat down along with two british journalists for his first interview since the uprising began here 11 days ago. >> translator: obviously this is the first time i'm speaking to the press these days. >> reporter: though he spoke mostly in arabic, at times he became passionate and broke into excited english. >> no demonstration at all in the streets. no, no one against us, against me for what? because i am not president. they love me, all my people with me. they love me all. >> reporter: but if they do love you -- >> they will die to protect me, my people. >> reporter: if you say they do love you, then why are they capturin