Gates in Egypt for talks on Libya conflict

Defence Secretary Robert Gates flew into Cairo yesterday for talks on the Libyan conflict and to reaffirm US backing for democratic reforms in Egypt after an uprising ousted Hosni Mubarak.
His previously unannounced visit comes with US and allied aircraft enforcing a UN-mandated no-fly zone against the regime in neighbouring Libya, where rebels are fighting to overthrow ruler Moamer Kadhafi.