Reuters World News Highlights

TRIPOLI – A defiant Muammar Gaddafi said on Tuesday he was  ready to die “a martyr” in Libya, vowing to crush a growing  revolt which has seen eastern regions break free of his 41-year  rule and brought deadly unrest to the capital.
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MANAMA – Shi’ite Muslim protesters filled streets in Manama  on Tuesday demanding the fall of the Sunni-run government in the  biggest protest since unrest began last week, while the return  of a key opposition figure was delayed.
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MADRID – Spain is winning the struggle to restore financial  market confidence and is convinced Germany will back a stronger