This program is 29 minutes long
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(Tripoli: Jim Maceda) The fighting in Libya featured; scenes shown of French fighter jets, missile firings, victims in Tripoli, people fleeing, a rebel plane crashing, fighting, rebels celebrating, demonstrations in Tripoli. [LIBYAN - says we were left alone.] The call from Kadhafi against the colonial crusaders noted.
(Studio: Lester Holt) Report introduced.
(Brasilia, Brazil: Chuck Todd) The US response in Libya as part of an international coalition reviewed; details given from a joint statement; scenes shown from Paris, France. [In Brazil, OBAMA - says the use of force is not a first choice, but we cannot idly stand by.] [In Paris, Secretary of State Hillary CLINTON - says this is not a unilateral action; comments on the Arab League diplomacy.] [French President Nicolas SARKOZY {thru translator}; British Prime Minister David CAMERON - announce military action against Libya.] [NBC military analyst retired Col. Jack JACOBS†- says the end objective is unclear.] The "Obama doctrine" from the international stage with multilateral coalitions discussed.
(Studio: Lester Holt) Live discussion held with retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey about the targets for the coalition forces. [In Washington, McCAFFREY - recounts the missile mission to create a benign environment for the establishing of a no-fly zone; hopes this is aimed at creating a regime change in Libya; raises questions about the participation of the nearby Arab nations and about the tribes of Libya.]
(Studio: Lester Holt; Cairo: Richard Engel) The military options for Kadhafi with possible street-to-street fighting in cities like Benghazi and the support in the Arab world for this just war discussed.
(Studio: Lester Holt) Report introduced.
(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) The administration position on US involvement in an international action to save the rebels with women, led by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and US ambassador to U.N. Susan Rice, calling for more aggressive action reviewed.
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(Tokyo: Robert Bazell) The desperate effort in Japan to stop the radiation disaster after the earthquake examined; scenes shown of a fire truck firing water at reactor 3 where spent fuels has been leaking radiation; details given about what is happening at reactors 1, 2, 5, 6. [Japanese chief cabinet secretary Yukio EDANO†- {thru translator} talks about stabilizing the number 3 reactor.] Nuclear safety analyst Dr. Kenneth BERGERON†- assesses the reactors' fragile situation.] The source of contaminated milk, spinach and drinking water and consequent health concerns noted; map shown. [University of New Mexico radiologist Dr. Fred METTLER†- talks about radiation limits.]
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(Misawa: Ian Williams) The role of Americans in massive relief effort in Japan after the earthquake featured; scenes shown of the military and civilian presence along the coast in Misawa and evacuating Americans. [Air Force Col. Mike ROTHSTEIN†- talks about the scenario.] [Misawa military WIFE, SOLDIER - comment.]
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(Los Angeles: George Lewis) Tonight's super full moon previewed; scenes shown of the moon; details given about the myths about the moon with movie film clips shown. [NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Don YEOMANS†- comments on the moon phenomenon.]
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