Coalition in third night of air raids

COALITION military forces were in action for a third consecutive night with reports of anti-aircraft fire followed by explosions near Muammar Gaddafi's compound in Tripoli.

Witnesses said a navy base at Bussetta, 10km east of the capital, and the dictator's southern stronghold of Sebha had been hit by a bombardment as air defences were targeted.

David Cameron secured comprehensive support from MPs for the military intervention.