Arab League Asks UN for No-Fly Zone on Libya, Egypt TV Reports
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The Arab League called on the United Nations Security Council to impose a no-fly zone over Libya to stop air attacks by forces loyal to Muammar Qaddafi, Egyptian state television reported.
The appeal was made during a meeting today in Cairo, according to the channel, as Arab leaders gathered to discuss options to halt the burgeoning civil war in neighboring Libya. Syria, Yemen and Algeria opposed the proposal, Al-Jazeera television reported, citing unidentified diplomats.