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United Kingdom France formally recognises Libyan rebels’ authority
Published on 10/03/2011
France is the first country to formally recognise the legitimacy of Libya's rebel National Transitional Council and will open an embassy in Benghazi, the government announced after meeting with NTC representatives in Paris Thursday.