Sarkozy: French air forces thwart Gaddafi’s attacks on Benghazi

French air forces are defending the rebellious Libyan city of Benghazi from the troops loyal to strongman Muammar Gaddafi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Saturday. Paris has taken the leading role in coordinating the world’s response to the tumult in Libya and takes efforts to halt Gaddafi’s attacks on the poorly armed rebel forces. […]