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Wounded children show ferocity of Misrata’s war

Mohammed Bielshak (12) is just one of the thousands of casualties of the fighting in and around Misrata since the start of the uprising.

From a PlayStation to Libya’s front line

From a PlayStation to Libya’s front line

When the war in Libya started, many young men were so interested in games that older residents never thought they would turn into fighters.

Tensions simmer as Libyan ex-rebels demand a role

Gaddafi ‘unable to breathe’

Nato said on Saturday its missiles had hit a site in Libya used by Muammar Gaddafi’s forces to stockpile military supplies and vehicle.

Nato admits Libya strike led to civilian deaths

Nato admits Libya strike led to civilian deaths

Nato officials have admitted a house was destroyed in an air strike on Tripoli in which Libyan officials said nine civilians were killed.

Tensions simmer as Libyan ex-rebels demand a role

Nato pounds Tripoli as rebels reject election offer

Nato planes resumed raids on Tripoli after Muammar Gaddafi’s son said the Libya leader was willing to hold elections — an offer rejected by rebels.

Tripoli hospital closes as fighting rages on

Nato strikes Tripoli as Libyan rebels make gains

Nato warplanes attacked Tripoli on Tuesday night after Libyan rebels pushed back forces loyal to leader Muammar Gaddafi on three fronts.

Michigan town’s woes sign of tough choices to come

Either this Michigan city is a harbinger of battles to come over budget cuts across America, or a new chapter in the struggle for civil rights.

Palin returns with feisty, anti-establishment speech

Conservative Sarah Palin returned to the U.S. political arena on Saturday after several months absence with a feisty speech.