Libyan Rebels Attack Qaddafi Loyalists In 2 Cities -- New York Times
TRIPOLI, Libya — Libyan rebels launched attacks on the loyalist holdouts of Bani Walid and Surt on Friday night, a day before their own deadline for the surrender of those cities took effect.
“It’s full steam ahead right now,” said Abdulrahman Busin, a spokesman for the rebel military.
The rebels reportedly were inside of Bani Walid but fighting continued, Mr. Busin said. The attack on Surt, a city on the Mediterranean coast, had just begun and the rebels were still on the outskirts.
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MIDDLE EAST
In shift, Iran’s President calls for end to Syrian crackdown.
Brennan: Al-Qaeda offshoot in Yemen gaining strength as a powerful domestic insurgency.
Turkish warships will escort aid vessels to Gaza: Erdogan. Turkey to provide armed escort for new Gaza flotilla.
Abbas vows to proceed with statehood bid despite U.S. warnings. UN Secretary General: Palestinian statehood is 'long overdue'. Palestinian leader says U.S. is ‘too late’ on U.N. bid.
Kuwait may host US Iraq backup force.
Top U.S. official: Hamas must release Gilad Shalit unconditionally.
ASIA
Deadly India blast shows scant security progress.
Chinese paper warns US on arms sale to Taiwan.
Scientist: NKorea likely to test nukes again. U.S. expert: North Korea may need more atomic tests.
China seeks to ease US worries over tense Pacific.
North Korean leader, heir apparent appear at military parade.
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NATO says mistakenly killed BBC Afghan reporter in July.
Pakistan warns of plot to free bin Laden's wives.
AFRICA
Libya's interim PM says battle 'not yet over'. At least 30,000 killed, 50,000 wounded in Libyan conflict.
Negotiations with Somali rebels an option: PM.
Somalia denies CIA rendition base in Mogadishu.
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Egyptian protesters to return to Cairo's Tahrir Square.
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EUROPE
Russian President warns against xenophobia.
Europe steers into a zone of uncertainty.
Mourners gather at arena of Russian hockey team.
Berlusconi faces new scandal as Italy crisis mounts.
Germany said to ready plan to help banks if Greece defaults. Greek credit swaps surge; 91% chance of default.
AMERICAS
Canadians with mental illnesses denied U.S. entry.
Hopes cool for freedom of American jailed in Cuba.
US sanctions Venezuelans for alleged Farc links.
U.S. sweltered through the hottest summer in 75 years.
Teachers become Mexico gangs' latest targets.
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Days of rain turn into fatal U.S. East Coast flooding.
Power returning to US southwest after major outage.
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European Union warns of spreading Al Qaeda off-shoot in North Africa.
Al Qaeda shadow of former self 10 years after 9/11.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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