Libyan officials say warplanes struck residential neighborhood; NATO admits airstrike went astray

Monday, June 20, 2011

TRIPOLI, Libya -- Libya's government said NATO warplanes struck a residential neighborhood in the capital Sunday and killed nine civilians, including two children. Hours later, NATO confirmed one of its airstrikes went astray.

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