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THE UN Security Council has authorised air strikes to halt Muammar Gaddafi's offensive against embattled rebel forces in Libya, with the first bombing raids possible within hours. The Council today voted to permit "all necessary measures" to impose a no-fly zone, protect civilian areas and impose a ceasefire on Gaddafi's military. Enforcement will rely on air power as the resolution rules out sending ground troops.
After the vote, US President Barack Obama today discussed the resolution with UK Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
"The leaders agreed that Libya must immediately comply with all terms of the resolution and that violence against the civilian population of Libya must cease," the White House said in a statement.
The leaders agreed to coordinate closely on next steps, and to continue working with Arab and other international partners to ensure the enforcement of UN Security Council resolutions on Libya.

The European Union also welcomed the resolution and said it was "ready to implement" it.

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