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But now with the edition broadcast on Radio 4, here's Kate Aide.

Today there's still no obvious resolution to the Libyan story.

We hear of the weird atmosphere on the streets in Tripoli, of strange goings on at the United Nations,

and we consider where America stands as the shockwave

spread across the Middle East. When trouble has happened before in Tripoli, the

population shrinks indoors. Capricious violence comes from the men at the top,

and ordinary citizens have reason to fear.

Even under normal circumstances,

ordinary Libyans have little idea of verified information.

They live on rumor and whispers.

We have one view from a young journalist who returned to Tripoli earlier this week.

Close your eyes and imagine an abandoned city.

Streets are empty, shops are closed,

building after building is deserted.

There is no laundry hanging on balconies or families shouting or kids

playing outside. Windows and shutters are closed. There is only fear. This is Tripoli. But there is some movement. People with urgent business to attend to can be seen on the streets during the day. But they are very, very cautious. I arrived in Libya on Monday. The airport itself was

chaotic with thousands of people stranded waiting to leave. I told the authorities I was a tourist, an obvious suspicious reason to give

it such a crucial time. But the immigration officer smiled at me. All is okay here. You

will love the city. God protect the leader.

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