Gunbattles Return To Tripoli

Gunbattles and Explosions Rock Libya's Capital -- Voice of America

Explosions have rocked Tripoli on Friday after gunbattles erupted between loyalists to former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and provisional government fighters.

The clashes broke out after Gadhafi's supporters tried to stage a rally in a neighborhood where he had strong support. Television video has shown plumes of black smoke rising from a section of the capital.

Meanwhile, U.S. specialists who will help the Libyan government track down missing missiles have begun arriving in the country. The U.S. State Department says the first group, which arrived Friday, includes about 14 contractors but the number will eventually rise to 50.

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