Rebels took over most of Tripoli, the Libyan capital city, cheered by crowds rejoicing the end of Muammar Gaddafi's 42-year leadership of the North African state. Gaddafi (in picture) has recently said he was still in the city and will be until the end, but his location has remained unknown. Two of his sons were seized by the rebels, according to international media.

US president Barack Obama has urged Gaddafi to accept defeat, while the European Union has said Gaddafi's time was up. "We seem to be witnessing the last moments of the Gaddafi regime and call on Gaddafi to step down without further delay and avoid further bloodshed," an EU spokesman said, quoted by Reuters.

A 'big number' of rebels have been killed in fighting with pro-Gaddafi forces in Tripoli, according to international media.

More about it in the Reuters story here.

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