Fresh violence rages in Libya

Protesters say security forces using warplanes and live ammunition "massacre" them, raising death toll to almost 300.

Anti-government protesters say they have taken control of several towns [Reuters]

Libyan forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi are waging a bloody operation to keep him in power, with residents reporting gunfire in parts of the capital Tripoli and other cities, while other citizens, including the country's former ambassador to India, are saying that warplanes were used to "bomb" protesters.

Nearly 300 people are reported to have been killed in continuing violence in the capital and across the north African country as demonstrations enter their second week.

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