Rebel-held city near Tripoli celebrates battle win

AP/Ben CurtisA pro-Gadhafi Libyan soldier in an armoured vehicle next to a mosque in Qasr Banashir, southeast of the capital Tripoli. More photos »

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By MAGGIE MICHAEL, Associated Press Maggie Michael, Associated Press – 1 hr 26 mins ago

TRIPOLI, Libya – Residents of the rebel-held city closest to Libya's capital passed out sweets and cold drinks to fighters Tuesday and celebrated with a victory march after they managed to repel an overnight attack by pro-Gadhafi forces.