CIA agents have been authorised to carry out covert missions to help rebel forces keen to oust Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi, according to reports. President Barack Obama signed an order - known as a "finding" - for the secret operations in the past two or three weeks.
It came to light after US officials spoke to reporters following a briefing with senior members of the Obama administration, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The CIA and the White House have declined to comment.
However, it emerged after Libya's rebel forces were forced out of the key oil town of Ras Lanuf by a barrage of tank and artillery fire from troops loyal to Colonel Gaddafi.
Anti-government fighters retreated by 100 miles in just a few hours as Nato planes bombarded Col Gaddafi's forces. (read more)
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