Libyan rebels target city on the road to Tripoli

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Libyan rebels are targeting another key prize as they close in on the capital. Having captured Nasser City, they are now advancing on Zawiyah, just 50 kilometres from Tripoli. While Brega is a main eastern battleground, Zawiyah is a significant target in the west. If rebels seize it, they could cut off Tripoli from access to the outside world along the coast road. ... http://www.euronews.net/