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A rebel fighter uses binoculars to monitor the skies over the flashpoint town of Ras Lanuf on March 8, 2011, as Libya's air force carries out raids on this rebel-held oil town.

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Rebel fighters run for cover in front of a burning gas storage terminal during a battle on the road between Ras Lanuf and Bin Jawad, March 9, 2011.

Libyan rebel cowboy watches out for airstrikes and an oil facility burns

While updating our Libya slideshow covering the unrest there, I came across the top image which reminds me of an American cowboy. Additionally, the images of the strike and explosion at the oil facility produced some incredible images. Latest news from Libya.

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Why not offer a one million dollar reward to every pilot who defects and flies his plane to Malta? That would be comparatively cheep solution. Step up to the plate, France, UK, Italy and The US and ante up!

    Reply#1 - Wed Mar 9, 2011 5:53 PM EST
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