Fighting halts Red Cross mission into Libya's Sirte (Reuters)

Reuters - A Red Cross convoy trying to take medical supplies into Libya's besieged city of Sirte had to turn back on Monday because forces seeking to capture the city from fighters loyal to Muammar Gaddafi opened fire on the town.

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