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Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has again vowed never to leave Libya, the "land of his ancestors".
His speech was broadcast to supporters in the city of Zawiya, which was taken back from rebels after fierce fighting in the early stages of the revolt.
The remarks came after the US decided to recognise the opposition as Libya's "legitimate governing authority".
Overnight, blasts rocked Tripoli, as fighting continued elsewhere, including around the eastern port of Brega.
Col Gaddafi stressed his intention to remain in power.
"They're asking me to leave," he said. "I will never leave the land of my ancestors or the people who have sacrificed themselves for me."
His speech was broadcast over loudspeakers in Zawiya, a town some 50km (30 miles) west of the capital which was controlled by rebel forces early on in the fighting and only retaken after a bitter battle.
It was the third address by Col Gaddafi in recent days apparently aimed at showing the support he enjoys in towns where his forces are in control.
On Friday, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced that the US no longer regarded him as the legitimate authority, and would recognise the Transnational Council (TNC), joining some 30 countries to do so.
The move means billions of dollars of Libyan assets frozen in US banks could be released to the rebels.
BBC