Allies Expand No-Fly Zone to Thwart Qaddafi’s Attacks

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Allied forces are expanding their air campaign over Libya after strikes forced fighters loyal to leader Muammar Qaddafi to halt their attacks against the rebel stronghold of Benghazi.

President Barack Obama said the U.S. expects to hand over military leadership to allies within days once the initial phase -- knocking out air defenses to support the no-fly zone -- is complete.