Libya: US urges tough United Nations resolution

The US has said the UN should consider more than just a no-fly zone over Libya, amid Security Council division on a draft resolution.

US ambassador Susan Rice said a no-fly zone would only bring limited help. She hoped for an early vote on a draft.

Forces loyal to Col Gaddafi are taking ground from rebels, who say they fear "genocide" without swift UN action. Barbara Plett reports.

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