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Food, medicine running low in besieged Libyan city

  • Rebels in Misrata report intense NATO air strikes

  • Port closed by shelling, drifting mine

  • Battles raging to the south, near airport

By Mariam Karouny

BEIRUT, May 3 (Reuters) - Food and medical supplies are running low in the besieged Libyan city of Misrata, rebels said on Tuesday, with battles raging near the airport and aid ships anchored offshore unable to reach the port.

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