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 EU and NATO to meet on Libya after day of battles

(Reuters) - NATO and the European Union begin two days of talks on Libya Thursday focusing on a possible "no-fly" zone after some of the fiercest fighting on the ground in almost three weeks of clashes.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/10/us-libya-idUSTRE7270JP20110310?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtopNews+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Top+News%29

Battles rage over Libyan cities

Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi pound Az-Zawiyah and Ras Lanuf as world debates imposition of a no-fly zone.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/03/201131041228856242.html

Dalai Lama to quit political role

Tibetan spiritual leader says he will step down as political head of government-in-exile at next session of parliament.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2011/03/20113104437814789.html

Israel finally moving to define national policy on Iran

When it comes to preventing companies from doing business with Iran, Israel continues to drag its feet.

http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/features/israel-finally-moving-to-define-national-policy-on-iran-1.348250

Netanyahu invites extreme right-wing politicians to join coalition

Effort met with surprise in light of Netanyahu's intention to announce far-reaching diplomatic initiative in U.S., including transfer of West Bank territory to PA.

http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/netanyahu-invites-extreme-right-wing-politicians-to-join-coalition-1.348216