Gadhafi forces strike back at revolt near Tripoli

BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) - Army units and militiamen loyal to Moammar Gadhafi struck back against rebellious Libyans who have risen up in cities close to the capital today, attacking a mosque where many were holding an anti-government sit-in and battling with others who had seized control of a local airport. The assaults aimed to push back a revolt that has moved closer to Gadhafi’s bastion in the capital, Tripoli. The uprising has already broken away nearly the eastern half of Libya and unraveled parts of Gadhafi’s regime.