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The Libyan capital was rocked by a series of explosions, thought to be the result of NATO airstrikes, in the early hours of Saturday morning.

At least seven blasts were reported in Tripoli, including some near Bab al-Aziziya, a compound and command centre used by Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader, that has been bombed numerous times before. Read more