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GHADDAFI'S TROOPS AT LAST STAND

Libya's interim government forces say they have pro-Gaddafi troops "cornered" in two small areas of Sirte. In one area, they are surrounded in about 0.7 sq. mi. of land. But, they are still providing heavy resistance and are hindering efforts to fully liberate the wartorn country.

KING OF BRUNANT DEAD AT 88

After more than a year of sicknesses and prolonged hospitalizations, Brunant's King Marten II died in hospital. The 88-year-old monarch faltered at 8:58 PM, surrounded by his immediate family. Crown Prince Anthony became the king and his Lovian wife, Lindsay was named queen. The whole country is in shock and grief, and there is expected to be a period of national mourning.