Libya air raids hit Gadhafi stronghold of Sirte
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Libya air raids hit Gadhafi stronghold of Sirte
HADEEL AL-SHALCHI
RYAN LUCAS
Associated Press
RAS LANOUF, Libya — International air raids targeted Moammar Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte for the first time Sunday night as rebels made a high-speed advance toward the regime stronghold, a formidable obstacle that must be overcome for the government opponents to reach the capital Tripoli.
A heavy bombardment of Tripoli also began after nightfall, with at least nine loud explosions and anti-aircraft fire heard, an Associated Press reporter in the city said.
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