Conflict In Libya 11:47 am Wed August 17, 2011  A Potential
Tipping Point In Libya  Credit Bob Strong / Reuters /Landov
Rebel fighters celebrate on Aug. 14 after taking partial control
of the coastal town of Zawiya, 30 miles west of Tripoli, the
capital. If the rebels can establish full control of the town,
it would cut Moammar Gadhafi's main link to the outside world.
Originally published on Wed August 17, 2011 3:46 pm  After weeks
with little movement on the battlefront, Libyan rebels fighting
Moammar Gadhafi's troops appear to be gaining both territory and
momentum.  Rebel leaders are claiming control of parts of
Zawiya, a strategically important coastal city some 30 miles to
the west of Tripoli, Libya's capital. Firm control of Zawiya
would allow the rebels to cut off the government's most
important supply line, from Tunisia.  More fighting was reported
Wednesday for control of the oil refinery in Zawiya — the last
major source of income and fuel for the Gadhafi regime.
Vandewalle: It's very important