In Libya, Rebels Close In On Tripoli -- L.A. Times
Rebels maintain their hold over Zawiya, west of the capital, and seize Zlitan, to the east. But the intensity of fighting suggests that the push toward Tripoli will be difficult.
Zawiya, Libya —— Libyan rebels closed in on Moammar Kadafi, pushing back his fighters in a fierce battle in one key coastal city and seizing another town as they advanced Friday toward his remaining bastion, the capital of Tripoli.
The territory remaining under Kadafi's control has been shrinking dramatically in the last three weeks, with opposition fighters moving closer to Tripoli, a metropolis of 2 million people, from the west, south and east.
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MIDDLE EAST
Fresh Syrian protests test Assad's pledge to halt violence. Tanks rumble into Homs, as 33 killed across Syria.
Rocket strikes Israeli port city; Hamas military wing ends truce.
Israel-Gaza attacks stoke tension with Cairo. Egypt recalls ambassador to Israel over ambush.
Turkish planes strike PKK in Iraq for third night.
Panetta sees progress on keeping some U.S. troops in Iraq.
ASIA
Afghanistan bus accident kills 35.
5 militants, Indian army officer killed in Kashmir clashes.
Thousands gather to support Indian anti-graft fast.
Thousands protest against violence in Karachi, Pakistan.
NKorean leader in Russia, will meet with Medvedev. North Korea's Kim Jong-il in rare Russia visit.
Chinese leaders upbeat about US economic strength.
Relatives grieve for Pakistan mosque suicide blast victims.
Japan PM drops plan to visit US for summit talks.
AFRICA
Libyan rebels seize eastern oil port of Brega. Libya rebels capture main square in Zawiya. Battle rages in cities outside besieged Tripoli.
UN: 300,000 children malnourished in Horn of Africa.
Zimbabwe gives foreign firms 14-day ultimatum.
Rwanda genocide trials leave a mixed legacy.
EUROPE
Europe's debt crisis won't end until Greece defaults.
Putin slams American ‘parasite’ while Russia increases treasuries 1,600%.
Tymoshenko trial is test of democracy in Ukraine.
Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass in Madrid's Cathedral.
Norway massacre survivors return to scene of death.
AMERICAS
After a two-year rebound, U.S. recession risks rise.
Barack Obama criticised by Mitt Romney for holidaying on Martha’s Vineyard. Obama accuses Congress of holding back U.S. recovery.
Acapulco gas stations close to protest violence.
Chile recognises 9,800 more victims of Pinochet's rule.
Colombian negotiator Piedad Cordoba flees death threats.
Crashed Venezuelan copter found; 5 dead, 4 missing.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terrorism report arrives with a whimper.
9/11: al-Qaeda didn’t act alone.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
PIMCO: Treasuries reflect likelihood of recession.
Euro rallies, dollar/yen plunges to all-time low.
Apple as big as Europe's 32 top banks—combined.
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