Libya's Moammar Gadhafi says he is poised to re-take Benghazi and crush an opposition uprising. We hear from a man on the front-lines ... a Libyan-Canadian in Benghazi.

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PART TWO

Closing in on Benghazi - Mohammad Ballout

We started this segment with a clip from a member of the National Libyan Transitional Council. That's the rebel-run provisional government that was set up in Benghazi in opposition to Moammar Gadhafi.

A little over a week ago, the opposition controlled much of the country. And it looked like Moammar Gadhafi's days were numbered. But this morning, the situation is very different. Forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi have recaptured key areas. They are closing in on Benghazi, the opposition's centre of operations. And Gadhafi's supporters predict that Benghazi will fall within 48 hours.

Mohammad Ballout is a reporter with BBC Arabic and he was in Benghazi, Libya this morning.

Closing in on Benghazi - Libyan-Canadian

Ten days ago, we heard from a Libyan-Canadian living in Benghazi. He joined us again this morning. And as before, we are withholding his name to protect his identity.

Closing in on Benghazi - Brian Conley

For yet another perspective on the situation in Benghazi, we reached Brian Conley. He's an American working in Benghazi.

Related Links:

• Qaddafi Bombs Benghazi as Son Says 'Too Late' for No-Fly Zone Ola Galal and Massoud A. Derhally - Bloomberg
• Kadafi forces hem in Misurata By Borzou Daragahi and Meris Lutz - LA Times
• Libyan Forces Rout Rebels as West's Effort for No-Flight Zone Stalls By Anthony Shadid - NY Times
• Supporters work to persuade reluctant Security Council members
  to OK no-fly zone for Libya By Anita Snow - Associated Press
  

Music Bridge

Artist: Ray Montford
Cd: Early Sessions
Cut: # 7, Haunted
Label: Softail
Spine: ES 04

This Day in History

On this day in 1955, Montreal Canadiens fans riot after Maurice Rocket Richard is suspended for punching an official during a game.

Fifty-six years later, violence in hockey is now widely accepted as an integral part of the demise of the sport. 

Other segments from today's show:

• Japan Nuclear Health Threat
• Letters: Concussions, Nuclear Safety & Manning Up