US ships, UK planes near Libya amid fears of NATO invasion

The U.S. has begun repositioning its ships in the Mediterranean, triggering speculation of a NATO invasion of Libya. British planes have reportedly been moved to an airbase in Cyprus for a possible operation. It comes as Libya's long-time leader Colonel Gaddafi remains besieged in the capital Tripoli, with opposition forces nearby. RT's correspondent Peter Oliver has more from neighbouring Egypt.

• 2011-03-01T19:03:53+00:00
• Duration: 03:48

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