U.N. Security Council Authorizes Action Against Moammar Kadafi

U.S. and allied forces began preparing for military operations against Libya despite doubts the outgunned rebels can be saved.

U.S. and allied forces prepared to conduct military operations against Libya after the United Nations Security Council authorized international action to prevent Libyan leader Moammar Kadafi from using indiscriminate slaughter to quell a monthlong revolt.

With the outgunned rebels in retreat, the council on Thursday authorized "all necessary measures" to protect civilians, giving its blessing to attacks on Libyan aircraft and ground forces now encircling the final opposition stronghold of Benghazi.

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