Libya Offers To Host Russian Military

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Libya has offered to host a Russian military presence as
part of a defense alliance.
Russian diplomatic and industry sources said Libyan leader Moammar
Khaddafy has offered a strategic alliance with Moscow as part of a drive
toward military modernization. The sources said Khaddafy, who began a
three-day visit on Oct. 31, wants a Russian military presence in the North
African state.