ISIS taking over Sirte, Libya / over-blog-kiwi
Politico: Obama 'on the verge of taking action' in Libya, Corker says
The Obama administration is “on the verge of taking action” against the Islamic State in Libya, where the terrorist network has flourished in recent months, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee told Politico on Tuesday.
Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) declined to describe what kind of action the White House is considering or to put a time frame on it. But his comments come amid increased chatter in the administration about a greater U.S. military role in Libya, where political turmoil has helped create a vacuum hospitable to jihadist groups.
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WNU Editor: Even the British are getting into the act .... RAF flying Libyan missions in preparation for helping unity government (The Guardian).The Egyptians are telling the Americans to wait .... Egyptian foreign minister: Libya intervention should wait (Washington Post).
More News On Reports That The U.S. Is Preparing For Military Action Against The Islamic State In Libya
US seeks funding for Libya, Africa military operations -- AP
US Estimate of ISIS Militants in Libya Doubles to 6500: Report -- Newsweek
U.S. envoy says Islamic State branch in Libya greatest cause for concern -- Euronews/Reuters
Obama Says the US and Italy Are Working Together in Libya -- AP
US struggling to build anti-Islamic State strategy in Libya -- AP
Despite Libya urgency, hurdles to quick action against Islamic State -- Reuters
Can the U.S. prevent an ISIS haven in Libya? -- PBS Newshour