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The battle for Misrata
While parts of Libya’s northern coast have been changing hands from day to day, weeks of heavy bombardments by forces loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi have failed to break the deadlock. Anchor Lisa Mullins talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Ned Parker.
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While parts of Libya's northern coast have been changing hands from day to day, the conflict in Misrata has turned into a lethal stand-off. Weeks of heavy bombardments by forces loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi have failed to break the deadlock. Hundreds have died in the seven-week siege. Anchor Lisa Mullins talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Ned Parker in Misrata.