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Sunday’s street fighting was the first large-scale urban guerrilla assault on territory reclaimed by French-led forces.

France bombs Islamist rebel hideout in north Mali

France has attacked a rebel hideout in Gao, north Mali’s largest city, intensifying a security lockdown against guerrilla attacks.

Rebel alliance wrests Libya’s UN seat from Gaddafi

Libya rebel city tense as Gaddafi ultimatum expires

The Libyan rebel city of Misrata was relatively calm on Tuesday but braced for new attacks by Gaddafi forces as an ultimatum to surrender ended.

Misrata tense as Gaddafi ultimatum expires

Misrata tense as Gaddafi ultimatum expires

The Libyan rebel city of Misrata braced for a new bombardment by Muammar Gaddafi’s forces on Tuesday as an ultimatum for its surrender expired.

US frees Libya of debilitating sanctions

Libyan tribes call on Gaddafi to go

Libya’s tribes urged Muammar Gaddafi on Wednesday to cede power.

Gaddafi seen on ‘back foot’ as fighting rages

Gaddafi seen on ‘back foot’ as fighting rages

Libyan rebels appear to be gaining ground against Muammer Gaddafii, the British defence minister said, despite a deadly attack on Misrata port.

Gaddafi defiant despite Nato bombs

Gaddafi defiant despite Nato bombs, rebel gains

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi remained defiant on Tuesday after his compound was hit by Nato bombs.

Libyan unrest snarls Tunisian resort airport

With the fight to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi in Libya, Djerbahas become the only Tunisian airport to process tens of thousands of fleeing refugees.