US President Barack Obama warned the world is "tightening the noose" on Muammar Gaddafi, but admitted he is "concerned" the Libyan strongman could thwart rebels battling to oust him.
The ICC is likely to issue an arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi by the end of the month, ANSA news agency quoted Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini as saying Thursday.
NATO said its warplanes hit eight vessels of Muammar Gaddafi's navy, after US President Barack Obama predicted the veteran Libyan strongman would 'inevitably' leave or be forced from power.
Libya's new leaders face huge pressure to proclaim liberation and launch the transition to democracy as euphoria grips the nation over the killing of despot Muammar Gaddafi after his 42-year rule.
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has made a lengthy and defiant stand, warning armed protesters they will be executed and vowing to fight to his last.
Negotiations aimed at ending a standoff at one of Muammar Gaddafi's remaining strongholds have failed.
NATO air strikes hit Muammar Gaddafi's compound, killing six people as the ICC states it will probably issue a warrant for Gaddafi's arrest by the end of the month.
'That's for Lockerbie' proclaimed a UK tabloid in the hours after Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi was killed, amid concerns for his embattled nation's future.
A former member of Muammar Gaddafi's security services has been shot dead in Libya.
US president Barack Obama delivered a frank ultimatum to Gaddafi, threatening military action if he ignores non-negotiable demands for a ceasefire.
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