<p>A Libyan protester holds a weapon as he shouts slogans against Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi, during a demonstration in Tobruk, Libya, Wednesday Feb. 23, 2011. Thousands in the coastal town of Tobruk celebrated their freedom from Moammar Gadhafi on Wednesday by waving flags of the old monarchy, honking horns and firing guns in the air around a city square where he once executed people.</p>
February 24, 2011
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Gadhafi losing ground
Dictator's hold whittled away as revolt spreads
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) - The scope of Moammar Gadhafi's control was whittled away Wednesday as major Libyan cities and towns closer to the capital fell to the rebellion against his rule. In the east, now all but broken away, the opposition vowed to "liberate" Tripoli, where the Libyan leader is holed up with a force of militiamen roaming the streets and tanks guarding the outskirts.