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Biden taps Susan Rice as top domestic policy adviser amid flurry of moves

The choice of Rice, 56, as Biden's top domestic policy adviser came as somewhat of a surprise given her extensive background in foreign policy.

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US President-elect Joe Biden speaks about the US economy as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris stands by, Wilmington, Delaware, US, November 16, 2020.

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Democratic US presidential candidate Joe Biden at a campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., July 14, 2020.

Joe Biden VP announcement expected by midweek

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden arrives to speak about his economic recovery plan to revive the coronavirus-battered U.S. economy during a campaign event in New Castle, Delaware, U.S., July 21, 2020

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UN Security Council authorizes no-fly zone over Libya

Resolution authorizes UN members to take "all necessary measures" to protect civilians and civilian centers; Gaddafi tells rebels that armed forces plan on taking over Benghazi; regime vows retaliation for intervention.

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Gaddafi: Forces on way to Benghazi; we'll show no mercy

Hours before UNSC vote on a no-fly zone, Libyan leader tells rebels that armed forces plan on taking over their capital; country's Defense Ministry warns "we'll attack civilians, foreign targets if attacked."

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Libya: We'll attack civilians, foreign targets if attacked

Country says int'l attack will endanger air, maritime traffic in Mediterranean; Threat comes as UNSC set to vote on Libyan no-fly zone.

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US pushes for air strikes, no-fly zone in Libya

UN authorization sought for air attacks against Libyan tanks, heavy artillery as 30 people die in crossfire between rebels, Gaddafi troops.

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Libya: At least 30 dead as rebels try to halt Benghazi push

Women, children, elderly killed in crossfire around eastern town of Ajdabiyah; US raises possibility of air strikes.

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Battle for Benghazi looms, US talks of tough action

State TV tells people of rebel stronghold that army coming "to support you, cleanse your city from armed gangs"; US raises possibility of air strikes.

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Rice: US to maintain pressure on Gaddafi till he leaves

American UN ambassador says premature to talk about providing support to Libyan rebels; Russian source calls Gaddafi "living political corpse."

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Gaddafi forces mass near Tunisia as int'l pressure rises

Residents report pro-Gaddafi forces preparing to launch new offensive on rebel-held city of Nalut; US positions warships, aircraft near Libya.

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US warships, aircraft near Libya, $30b in assets frozen

In the hardest-hitting US denunciation yet of Libya's leader, US ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice says Gaddafi is "disconnected from reality," is "slaughtering his own people" and is unfit to lead.

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When a veto isn’t enough

The US should be commended its vote last week. But the negatives far outweigh the positives here.

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