Europe ready to back Libya rebel gov't in UN

Europe is ready to recognize Libya's interim government in the United Nations, but will push it to become more inclusive, the European Council president said on Thursday.

Herman Van Rompuy, on a visit to South Africa, said Europe would back the interim National Transitional Council (NTC) as Libya's official representative. "We are even ready to recognize they can take the place of Libya in the United Nations," Van Rompuy told reporters after meeting with South African President Jacob Zuma.  (Reuters)