Libya rebels advance into Tripoli after fierce fighting

Found on BBC News on Saturday, 20 August 2011
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They appeared to meet little resistance and civilians emerged to cheer them, waving flags and firing celebratory shots as they passed in their pick-ups.

Col Gaddafi is believed to still have thousands of armed followers in the capital but other reports suggest a number of them have been surrendering to the rebels.

The ice is getting thin for Gaddafi; as well as the places where he can hide.