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Fighting grips Misrata after Libya regime's 'ultimatum

Intense fighting gripped Misrata on Saturday, overwhelming its hospital with casualties after Muammar Gaddafi's regime gave its army an "ultimatum" to take the besieged Libyan city.

At least 10 people were killed and 50 wounded in the street battles that came after NATO air raids struck near a compound in the capital Tripoli where Gaddafi resides.

"Since eight o'clock this morning, we have received 10 dead and 50 wounded, which is usually the number for a full day," said Doctor Khalid Abu Salra at the main Hikma hospital in the western