on well iraq is great to have you along everyone we begin this broadcast in libya where the battle to win control of the capital tripoli is reaching militias opposed to libya's u.n. backed government are closing in on the capital tripoli they forced the closure of the city's only functioning airport and thousands are reported to be fleeing the city all the militias are under the command of military strongman huffed or this man that you see here behind me he backs a rival government in the east and says he's conducting a war against terrorists but his opponents say he wants to set up a military dictatorship meanwhile the u.n. bank government in tripoli says its forces are mounting a counter offensive dozens have died in the fighting in western countries meanwhile are calling for a truce and the resumption of peace talks. in benghazi members of have two hours