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- Gaddafi vowed to fight to the end against Libya’s new government and its Nato backers, warning that his forces would turn the country “into a hell” rather than surrender like “women”. USA & EU call on Assad to step aside.
- Rebels are pushing on towards Sirte where pro-Gaddafi forces are putting up fierce resistance.
- Suicide bombings in Kabul. UK unemployment up to 2.49 million.
- Many charged following riots. There have been emotional scenes in Birmingham as the relatives of three young men killed for protecting businesses. News International accused of orchestrating a four-year cover-up over phone hacking after the release of a damning letter from the News of the World’s former royal editor.
- Almost £50bn wiped off leading British shares and huge sell-off on Wall Street amid economic fears due to European debts and US economic poor performance. Riots in London, the West Midlands and Greater Manchester