Rebels Retake Libyan Town

The battle in Libya intensifies as rebels in the town of Zawiya fended off an attack by forces loyal to leader Moammar Gadhafi who came in tanks. A rebel spokesman told Reuters: "We have won for now and civilians are gathering in the square." Italian news agency AGI reported that approximately 70 died and 300 were wounded Friday and Saturday based on sources. BBC News reported a resident saying that the among the dead were women and children: "There are people dying everywhere. It is a disaster what is happening in Zawiya. We really need some help,"

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