France : Libya 's government suspends diplomatic relations with France , a spokesman says . NEW : CNN 's Jonathan Wald contributed to this report . The U.S. broadens its sanctions , freezing assets of Gadhafi 's relatives and friends . The EU council calls for Gadhafi 's resignation . Pro - Gadhafi forces steadily threaten the oil port city of Ras Lanuf .
France : Libya 's government suspends diplomatic relations with France , a spokesman says . NEW : The U.S. broadens its sanctions , freezing assets of Gadhafi 's relatives and friends . The EU council calls for Gadhafi 's resignation . Pro - Gadhafi forces steadily threaten the oil port city of Ras Lanuf .