timesofearth.com - Scores of people have been reported killed in continuing violence in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, amid escalating protests against Muammar Gaddafi's 40-year rule across the north African nation. Deep cracks were showing and Gaddafi seemed to be losing vital support, as Libyan government officials at home and abroad resigned, air force pilots defected and major government buildings were targeted during clashes in the capital. Libya's deputy envoy to the UN has called on Col Gaddafi to step down, and accused his government of genocide. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said he had urged Col Gaddafi in a 40-minute phone call to halt the escalating violence. EU foreign ministers released a statement condemning the "ongoing repression against demonstrators", and said they deplored the violence and death of civilians. Tripoli - Reports from Libya indicate the more than 40-year-rule of Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi is under siege from an escalating popular uprising that has turned increasingly violent. News reports quote witnesses from the Libyan capital, Tripoli, as saying helicopters and warplanes struck parts of the city on Monday. Witnesses in Tripoli say the country's legislative branch was among government buildings set on fire as opposition activists battled security forces and government supporters. Widespread gunfire from armed militiamen has been reported in the capital, where reports indicate an hour-by-hour surge in the fighting. Separately ...
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