are looking at this matter. and we have to look carefully because nato were operating in tripoli last night. they were operating in northern tripoli. and therefore, we have take it it. it was tutting a huge risk on the viflans in the area. at the end of the day our pilots are very well trained and we use sophisticated, precision guided weapons. let s be clear. you can reduce risks in every way possible. else where are in libya, hospital records indicate that at least eight people died, most of them rebels in fighting. robert gates today confirmed that the u.s. is holding preliminary peace talks with afghan rebels. hamid karzai confirmed it. gates described the discussion with taliban rebels as very preliminary. real reconciliation talks are not likely to make headway until at least this winter. i think the taliban have to feel under military pressure and believe they can t win before they are willing to have a serious conversation. we all said all along, a political out