anti-government demonstrations began two weeks ago. both sides are arming civilians. now, you're looking here at the aftermath of a battle for an airport in misrata, a city now controlled by protesters. now, cnn can't confirm the authenticity of any video posted on social network sites but does find this consistent with news reports on the ground. moammar gadhafi is denying there are protests that are taking place. >> they love me. all of people with me. they love me all. they will die to protect me, my people. want to go live to senior international correspondent nic robertson who is in libya's capital. nic, what areas are key for libya to control? how are the negotiations going with the opposition? >> reporter: well, i spoke a little while ago, a couple hours