Relics in Libya

CYRENE, Libya - Antigovernment residents formed a neighborhood watch group to protect ancient relics in Cyrene, northeastern Libya, listed as a World Heritage site, on March 7, 2011. Fighting has continued in the area between forces loyal to leader Muammar Gaddafi and antigovernment rebels.

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