Tripoli bombed; rebels claim Misrata gains
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
TRIPOLI, Libya -- In a one-two punch against Moammar Gadhafi's forces, NATO warplanes struck a command center in the capital, Tripoli, on Tuesday after pounding regime targets around the besieged port of Misrata. Rebels hoped the stepped-up attacks could help extend some of their biggest advances to date, including a major outward push from Misrata.
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