Libyan NTC forces fight for Gaddafi's home town (Reuters)

Reuters - Libyan interim government forces backed by NATO warplanes swarmed into Muammar Gaddafi's home town of Sirte on Saturday but encountered heavy sniper fire as they tried to win control of one of the deposed leader's last strongholds.

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