Reuters and NY Times
* Rebel advances meet heavy resistance
* Rebels claim former Gaddafi No. 2 defects
* Neighbours say intelligence chief’s house struck
* Brother of Gaddafi spokesman killed
Residents of Tripoli, the capital, who for months had hesitated to talk openly over the phone, said in calls Friday night that they believed Colonel Qaddafi’s flight or ouster could be imminent. Three people said the feeling of fear was ebbing in the streets. … readmore at NY Times.