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Gerald · 08-23-11, 08:41 AM

Fighting has flared in two key areas of the Libyan capital, Tripoli, for a third day as rebel fighters battle forces loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi.

Gunfire and explosions have been heard near a hotel held by government troops, as well as the area around the Libyan leader's Bab al-Aziziya compound.

Overnight, Col Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam appeared in public, disproving reports that he had been captured.

He insisted the government had "broken the backbone" of the rebel offensive.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14630702

Note: Update Record,23 August 2011 Last updated at 12:42 GMT

08-23-11, 08:41 AM	#5
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Tripoli fighting flares up again! Fighting has flared in two key areas of the Libyan capital, Tripoli, for a third day as rebel fighters battle forces loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi. Gunfire and explosions have been heard near a hotel held by government troops, as well as the area around the Libyan leader's Bab al-Aziziya compound. Overnight, Col Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam appeared in public, disproving reports that he had been captured. He insisted the government had "broken the backbone" of the rebel offensive. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14630702 Note: Update Record,23 August 2011 Last updated at 12:42 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie