Libyan forces claim gains in Gaddafi hometown Sirte
Libyan revolutionary forces reported advances in Sirte after a three week siege, claiming control of parts of a large convention center used as a government base. The assault aimed to crush Gaddafi loyalists with bombardment and rooftop sniper action, as NATO airstrikes continue to press the fight.
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Christians fear pressure as Muslim ties push school headscarf rule
In Egypt, Christians report pressure over school headscarf rules prompting fear of eroding rights. A 1 year old Christian student was blocked from school for not wearing a headscarf, reflecting broader tensions after Mubarak. Violence near churches and rising anti Christian rhetoric follow delayed reforms promised by the new government.
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