there was a significant amount of gunfire, not far from where many of the journal lists are now staying. there have been repeated reports of the rebels trying to attack targets in the capital. there was one recent report saying rebels had effectively attacked a convoy of military vehicles and even burned one. we cannot confirm this report. there's also a report in an opposition newspaper that the rebels have gained control of at least parts of the city of zawiyah. this is significant because it is 30 miles west of the capital. it is en route to the border with thee shah. so it is a strategic -- with tunisia. so it is a strategic location. rebels saying they've pushed gadhafi forces to the outskirts of the city. we cannot independently verify that. furthermore, this is worth