US warships head for Libya
China Daily | Updated: 2011-03-03 07:45
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An Egyptian woman stands as the US amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge sails in the Suez canal in Ismailia, Egypt, on Wednesday. Egyptian officials say two US warships have entered the Suez Canal on their way to the Mediterranean, moving closer to the Libyan coast after orders from Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Associated Press |
TRIPOLI, Libya - Two US warships were heading toward Libya on Wednesday as the West started flexing its military muscle and rebels fighting Muammar Gadhafi's regime began organizing the trappings of parallel government.
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