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Pope urges ceasefire in Libya

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Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday called for a ceasefire in Libya and urged the international community to begin dialogue immediately to resolve the crisis.

“I appeal to international organisations and those with political and military responsibilities to immediately launch a dialogue to suspend the use of arms,” he told pilgrims in the Vatican. - Sapa-AFP