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Fresh Explosions Rock Libyan Capital

   VOA News  May 26, 2011
   A rebel fighter gives orders to comrades at the front line between the
   rebels and Moammar Gadhafi forces, 25 km west from Misrata, Libya, May
   26, 2011

Photo: AP

   A rebel fighter gives orders to comrades at the front line between the
   rebels and Moammar Gadhafi forces, 25 km west from Misrata, Libya, May
   26, 2011

   At least three loud explosions rocked the Libyan capital, Tripoli, late
   Wednesday.
   Libyan government officials said the blasts were caused by NATO
   airstrikes that hit targets that include a vocational school.
   Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to try to resolve Libya's political
   crisis are unfolding on two fronts, Thursday.
   The crisis - and the broader Arab uprising - are major topics for Group
   of Eight world powers meeting in France.
   Meanwhile, the African Union (AU) says it is exploring a political
   solution to Libya's unrest. AU Commission chairman Jean Ping has told
   heads of state meeting in Ethiopia that the situation on the ground in
   Libya remains a serious concern.
   A British newspaper, The Independent, said Thursday the Libyan
   government is preparing to offer concessions that could end the unrest.
   On Wednesday, the Pentagon announced the U.S. has been providing
   ammunition to NATO allies carrying out strikes in Libya. Colonel Dave
   Lapan said the U.S. had provided material support that included
   munitions to help back operations in Libya.

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