Libya: Interview - Gaddafi's failure to meet deadline

There is renewed pressure on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to step down from power.

The UK has thrown out Libya's remaining diplomats in London and has announces its recognition of Libya's opposition council in Benghazi.

Dr Joseph Kechichian is an author on Middle East affairs and is a columnist for Gulf News.

He spoke to Al Jazeera about the expired National Transitional Council deadline for Gaddafi to step down.