While most American’s attention has been focused on the disasters in Japan, the governments of the United States, France and several other countries, have been pushing for military action against Libya.

The first step towards that has been accomplished, with the UN (United Nations) passing a security resolution which will result in air strikes against Libyan government troops; a no fly zone.

The Libyan government has been making progress against rebels in the past week.  Rebels watching the UN Security Council, cheered at hearing the results of the voting.

French officials say action could begin within hours.  France, United Kingdom (Britain), United States and one or two unnamed Arab countries, are said to be ready to take part in enforcing the no fly zone.