Friday, September 16, 2011
BANI WALID, Libya (AP) — Revolutionary forces are pulling back their fighters from outside a key loyalist stronghold after coming under fierce resistance from supporters of Moammar Gadhafi. The retreat by anti-Gadhafi forces displayed the firepower and resolve of regime loyalists in turning back the offensive today in Bani Walid, about 90 miles (140 kilometers) southeast of Tripoli.