Deadline for Libyan rebels expires

LIBYA: A deadline for Libyan rebels defending the besieged city of Misrata to lay down their arms expired Wednesday, but a top minister said he hoped it would be extended after scores surrendered.

“I hope that the minister of justice will listen to our call to extend it at least for another day or two, because there are good signs among people there in Misrata,” deputy foreign minister Khaled Kaim told reporters in Tripoli.

He claimed about 400 people had turned in their arms in the western port city. Wednesday, AFP