BENGHAZI, Libya (AFP) – Attack helicopters have struck Moamer Kadhafi's forces, NATO said Saturday as China acknowledged contact with rebels fighting to oust the Libyan leader and Russia prepared to send an envoy to broker a truce. As the NATO-led war entered a new phase, explosions rattled Tripoli overnight and US lawmakers chided President Barack Obama for failing to obtain congressional approval for military action in Libya. “Attack helicopters under NATO command were used for the first time on 4 June 2011 in military operations over Libya as part of Operation Unified Protector,” the military alliance said in a statement. “The targets struck included military…
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