Libya's Gaddafi given ultimatum
Found on BBC News on Thursday, 17 March 2011
Earlier, the Gaddafi regime announced it had stopped fighting with the rebels, and promised to follow the UN security council resolution.
Col Gaddafi has ruled Libya for more than 40 years. An uprising against him began last month after long-time leaders of neighbouring Tunisia and Egypt were toppled.
Just a few days ago, Gaddafi said he will never give in to any threats from other nations and instead join forces with his current enemy, Al-Qaida, who he blames for the revolution. Now, basically hours after the ultimatum was given, he practically rolled over.