Zawiya, Libya — Libyan government supporters cheered and chanted pro-Kadafi slogans during a fireworks show at a stadium in the contested city.

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Zawiya, Libya — Armloads of food supplies are given away at a stadium in the western town.

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Ras Lanuf, Libya — Libyan rebels fire rockets at government troops on March 9, 2011.

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Ras Lanuf, Libya — A Libyan rebel fighter uses his legs to steady his weapon as he fires at a fighter jet flying overhead during clashes with forces loyal to leader Moammar Kadafi.

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Ras Lanuf, Libya — Shells explode near rebels.

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Ras Lanuf, Libya — A Libyan rebel fires a rocket-propelled grenade at government troops.

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Ras Lanuf, Libya — Rebels take positions while fighting government troops as a natural-gas facility burns.

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Ras Lanuf, Libya — A Libyan rebel cries out for an injured comrade.

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Ras Lanuf, Libya — Wounded Libyan rebel fighters are brought to a hospital.

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