French FM defends NATO airstrikes in Libya

AJDABIYA, Libya (AP) — The French foreign minister defended NATO airstrikes in Libya against mounting rebel complaints today, saying it has become hard to distinguish Moammar Gadhafi’s forces from civilians and friendly forces. The rebels say the alliance has been slow to launch airstrikes against government troops on the eastern front lines and that allowed the opposition to be routed from the oil port of Brega.