BBC1608: The battle for Libya is taking place in the east and west today. In the east, heavily armed rebels have begun attacking a military base protecting the oil terminal on the outskirts of the port town of Ras Lanouf.
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Government forces in Ras Lanouf have responded by firing artillery shells and missiles, and sending helicopters to strafe the rebels with machine guns. A rebel earlier told Reuters that they had captured the town's airport. Another told AFP that at least four rebels had been killed. As the battle raged, the rebels reportedly chanted: "Where is Obama! We want a no-fly zone!"
Key points 1. Security forces in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, have used tear gas to break up protests calling for an end to Col Muammar Gaddafi's rule. There are reports too of fighting outside the city
2. Fresh air strikes have been launched on rebel-held territory in the east of Libya
3. Pro-government forces are reported to have tried to retake the town of Zawiya, to the west of Tripoli
4. The UN's refugee agency says it is concerned that thousands of people trying to flee the violence may have been held back by the Libyan authorities
5. You can also follow events on BBC Arabic
6. Live page reporters: David Gritten, Samanthi Dissanayake and Adam Blenford
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