UN votes for Libyan no fly zone

The UN Security Council has backed a no-fly zone over Libya and all necessary measures short of an invasion to protect civilians and civilian-populated areas.



Yesterday in New York, the 15-member body voted 10 to zero in favour, with five abstentions.



Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gadhafi's forces have recently retaken several towns seized by rebels in an uprising.



Rebel forces reacted with joy in their Benghazi stronghold but a government spokesman condemned UN aggression.



Following the vote US President Barack Obama called the French and British leaders to discuss the next move.



They said Libya must comply immediately with the resolution.