BBC News 21 February 2011 Last updated at 15:05 ET

Renewed clashes hit Libya capitalLibyan protesters celebrated in the streets of Benghazi (21 Feb 2011)

Renewed fighting breaks out in Libya's capital as senior diplomats defect, putting intense strain on Colonel Gaddafi's regime.


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