Gadhafi regime close to exit: officials
(NEWSER) - Countries that stepped into the Libyan conflict are promising $1 billion in support for the rebel cause. The pledge from nations including Italy, France, Turkey, and Australia is backed in large part by Libyan assets, notes the New York Times , but some legal considerations still stand between the money and the rebels. The rebels in eastern Libya have asked for $3 billion, and call diplomatic efforts far too slow: "It’s beyond frustration,” says the opposition finance minister. More»
