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Allied Forces Attack Libyan Targets

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 08:44 PM PDT

U.S. and coalition forces launched military strikes against Libya, gambling that a rapid and substantial attack could knock out loyalist support for Gadhafi. Antiaircraft fire was heard Sunday morning in Tripoli.

Gadhafi Forces Shell Benghazi

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 06:25 PM PDT

Gadhafi's forces Saturday penetrated deep into Benghazi and heavily shelled the rebel capital's residential neighborhoods, threatening to snuff out the month-old Libyan revolution.

Mixed Mood in Libyan Capital

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 06:25 PM PDT

Before allied forces launched their attacks, the mood in Tripoli among top officials was surreal—a mix of denial, defiance and conciliation.

GM Halts 'Nonessential' Spending Globally

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 03:30 PM PDT

GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson asked to hold off on nonessential spending and travel companywide while the auto maker gets a better handle on the potential impact of Japan's crisis on the company.