Monday, August 22, 2011

Gadaffi's Libyan Government On The Brink Of Falling. Heavy Fighting Reported In Tripoli. Gadaffi's Sons Captured By Rebel Forces



Libyan Rebels Control Much of Tripoli, Gadhafi Whereabouts Unknown -- ABC News

Rebel forces took control of much of Tripoli tonight, and thousands flooded the streets of the Libyan capital and other cities around the country to celebrate what they hope will be the end of Moammar Gadhafi's 42-year reign.

"We were waiting for the signal and it happened," said Nour Eddin Shatouni, a 50-year-old engineer celebrating the apparent collapse of the strongman's regime, told The Associated Press. "All mosques chanted 'God is great' all at once. We smelled a good scent, it is the smell of victory. We know it is the time."

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More News On Libya's Civil War

Libya conflict Live -- BBC
Libya Live Blog -- Al Jazeera
Libya live: Barack Obama says Gaddafi era is at its end -- The Telegraph
Libyan rebels take most of Tripoli -- Yahoo News/AP
Rebels sweep into Tripoli as Gaddafi forces crumble -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Gaddafi’s rule crumbling as rebels enter heart of Tripoli -- Washington Post
Gadhafi regime appears to be 'crumbling' as rebels advance in Tripoli -- CNN
Gadhafi regime on ropes; rebels march to heart of Tripoli -- USA Today
Libya rebels in Tripoli, Gadhafi defenses collapse -- Forbes
Gadhafi’s fate in question; sons detained -- Washington Times
Capture of Gadhafi Son Seif al-Islam Ends a Highly Unusual Diplomatic Career -- Wall Street Journal
Libya: Gaddafi faces endgame as rebels advance into heart of Tripoli -- The Telegraph
Instead of a Bloody Struggle, Headlong Rush Into a Cheering Capital -- New York Times
Coordination with NATO helped rebels in Tripoli -- Seattle Times/New York Times/AP
Statement of President Barack Obama on Libya -- Yahoo News/AP

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