Italy’s air force, is planning to increase its role in operations in Libya. Italy’s President decided on Monday that its air force will be allowed to bomb selected military targets in Libya. A statement from Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s office said he had informed U.S. President Barack Obama in a telephone conversation of the government’s decision and that he would call other European leaders to tell them personally as well.

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