Zawiya

Syrian Gov't Forces Kill Leading Activists

Four leading anti-government activists were killed Thursday by Assad loyalist forces in an ambush in the northwestern Idlib province.

As rebels continue to advance on Zawiya, Qaddafi's troops fight back, signaling a move toward the capital won't be easy.

Libyan rebels captured a key oil refinery in the strategic town of Zawiya, dealing a psychological blow to Qaddafi's followers.

As rebels close in on the city of Zawiya and on Muammar Qaddafi, his forces are terrorizing the local residents.

Libyan rebels appear to have seized part of the strategic and symbolic town of Zawiya some 50 kilometers from Tripoli; fighting continues.

Libya's rebels are moving to take the symbolic and key city of Zawiya; heavy fighting reported.