Libyan protests reach Tripoli as Gaddafi son warns of civil war

Demonstrators opposed to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi took over large parts of Libya’s second city and were reported to be fighting in the capital Tripoli. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Col Muammar Gaddafi's second son and heir apparent, last night warned of “rivers of blood” and said Libya was on the brink of a civil war that would burn its oil wealth. In a televised statement he acknowledged the army made mistakes during the protests, but denied reports that “hundreds” were killed in the violence. He added that his father, who has only briefly appeared on state television in a pro-government rally, remained...