McCain urges greater military aid for Libyan rebels
Senator John McCain pressed for more support for Libya’s rebels, calling for weapons training and intensified airstrikes to topple Muammar Gaddafi. In Misrata, government troops to pull back allow tribal forces to confront rebels as NATO drones assist air campaigns. The White House cautioned Libyans must choose their leaders, while Admiral Mullen said Gaddafi’s ouster is inevitable.
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Debate renews for drilling off Alaska coast
Washington warns that Arctic drilling after the Gulf disaster could face delayed response times and greater burdens on the operator. Experts fear spill containment would be harder in icy seas with limited ports and distant Coast Guard support, risking sensitive wildlife.
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