Gadhafi Troops Lose Ground: ; United States Could Cede Control of Allied Forces by Saturday, Official Says

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BENGHAZI, Libya - NATO ships patrolled off Libya's coast Wednesday as airstrikes, missiles and energized rebels forced Moammar Gadhafi's tanks to roll back from two key western cities, including one that was the hometown of army officers who tried to overthrow him in 1993.

Libya's opposition took haphazard steps to form a government in the east, as they and the U.S.-led force protecting them girded for prolonged and costly fighting. Despite disorganization among the rebels - and utter confusion over who would ultimately run the international operation - the airstrikes and missiles seemed to have their intended effect in Libya, at least for now.

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Gadhafi Troops Lose Ground: ; United States Could Cede Control of Allied Forces by Saturday, Official Says

But the United States made clear that others would have to lead the way: Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the United States could relinquish control as soon as Saturday. He had no answer when asked about a possible stalemate if Gadhafi hunkers down, an...

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