Fighting Nears Tripoli, Where Qaddafi Keeps Grip on Power
By KAREEM FAHIM and DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
TOBRUK, Libya — Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi of Libya held control of the capital on Wednesday, but there were indications that the fighting had reached the northwest of the country around Tripoli.
Bahrain King in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Unrest
By MICHAEL SLACKMAN and NADIM AUDI
MANAMA, Bahrain — The visit on Wednesday came as the Saudi king announced a package of aid for the country’s citizens.
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Protesters stood on the rooftop of a burned police station in the city of Tobruk on Wednesday.
WikiLeaks Cables Detail Qaddafi Family’s Exploits
By SCOTT SHANE
Cables obtained by WikiLeaks offer a vivid account of lavish spending, rampant nepotism and bitter rivalries.
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