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    June 15, 2011

NATO Airstrikes Target Tripoli

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   A plume of smoke and fire is seen after an airstrike in Tripoli, Libya,
   June 14, 2011. Photo: AP
   A plume of smoke and fire is seen after an airstrike in Tripoli, Libya,
   June 14, 2011.

   NATO has resumed airstrikes on the Libyan capital after a brief layoff,
   hitting several targets late Tuesday.
   Witnesses say they heard loud explosions in the center of Tripoli and
   saw plumes of smoke.
   Libyan state media say the bombings hit civilian sites, and there were
   reports of casualties.
   The Libyan capital and its surrounding areas have been the target of
   regular NATO airstrikes since the alliance started its military
   operation in Libya in March. Libyan rebels are trying to advance on
   Tripoli, as the coalition carries out attacks on forces loyal to Libyan
   leader Moammar Gadhafi.

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