MILITIAS loyal to Muammar Gaddafi shot and killed protesters as they streamed from mosques and marched across the Libyan capital yesterday to demand an end to the regime.

Militias loyal to Muammar Gaddafi have opened fire on protesters streaming out of mosques and marching across the Libyan capital.

Libyans are bracing for mass protests as the rebel movement called for a new push to oust Muammar Gaddafi after a day of fierce fighting.