A French warplane opened fire on a target in Libya, kicking off a coordinated international campaign to prevent strongman Moamer Kadhafi's forces from crushing an uprising.
World No. 2 Roger Federer will face reigning Australia Open champion Novak Djokovic in the Indian Wells semi-finals with the world No. 2 ranking on the line.
President Barack Obama Friday delivered a frank ultimatum to Moamer Kadhafi, threatening military action if he ignores non-negotiable demands for a ceasefire.
A UN agency that monitors for clandestine nuclear tests said Friday it was sharing its data about radioactivity levels in Japan with the world body's atomic watchdog.
Libya declared on Friday an immediate ceasefire in the battle against rebels fighting to overthrow Moamer Kadhafi, which the insurgents swiftly dismissed as a bluff.
Moamer Kadhafi said his forces would fight a "decisive battle", as Washington added its voice to efforts at the UN Security Council to impose a no-fly zone.