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EU divided on military intervention in Libya

Germany hesitates, while British and French push for military action

The European Union is meeting at a crisis summit in Brussels to discuss the ongoing fighting between loyalists and anti-government forces in Libya. The European leaders are debating whether or not to push for military action. While British and French representatives say they would support military intervention and officially recognizing the rebel body identified as the Libyan National Council, Germany is proving reluctant to follow suit, saying Europe should consult with the Arab League before stepping in.

Al Jazeera English

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