Advancing Libya rebels make gains

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Libyan rebels have retaken three more towns and say they are moving towards Muammar Gaddafi's heartland.

They seized the eastern coastal towns of Ras Lanuf, Brega and Uqayla after pro-Gaddafi forces - under pressure from allied air strikes - withdrew.

The rebel gains come after they re-captured the port of Ajdabiya from Col Gaddafi's forces on Saturday.

The BBC's Ben Brown said they are now heading towards the Gaddafi stronghold of Sirte.

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