Friday, March 18, 2011
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What effect will Libyan turmoil have on the region?
Libyan rebels say fighting continues, in spite of government promises of a cease fire. With international forces poised to to use military force against the Gaddafi regime, what will the situation in Libya mean for the broader region?11:00 a.m.GuestsBarbara Bodine: Director of the Scholars in the Nation's Service Initiative at Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Bodine spent 30 years in the State Department, focused primarily on the Middle East. She was U.S. ambassador to Yemen from 1997-2001.More from MPR4 New York Times journalists found in Libya (03/18/2011)Libya announces cease-fire after UN vote (03/18/2011)US, allies set for quick military action in Libya (03/18/2011)UN authorizes `all necessary measures' in Libya (03/17/2011)
Live BBC coverage: The latest from Libya
The BBC's World Have Your Say continues its coverage of the latest from the uprisings in Libya. The United Nations Security Council authorized military action to protect Libyan civilians against pro-Gadhafi forces.12:00 p.m.More from MPR4 New York Times journalists found in Libya (03/18/2011)Libya announces cease-fire after UN vote (03/18/2011)US, allies set for quick military action in Libya (03/18/2011)Official: 30 killed in fight for key Libyan city (03/17/2011)Libyan forces bombard rebels in the east and west (03/16/2011)Resources
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