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Which Way, L.A.?

Barack Obama's First New War

After weeks of apparent reluctance, the US joined the UN's fight to protect Libyans against their leader, Moammar Gadhafi.  President Obama promptly left for South America, and there's still dispute about the mission, its intended outcome and what the US role really is.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

After weeks of apparent reluctance, the US joined the UN's fight to protect Libyans against their leader, Moammar Gadhafi. President Obama promptly left for South America, and there's still dispute about the mission, its intended outcome and what the US role really is.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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