Libya rebels predict victory as they close in on Tripoli

LIBYA’S rebels have said their war against Muammar Gaddafi’s regime had entered a “decisive phase” and that victory was within reach by the end of August.

Their claim came after Washington said the “days are numbered” for Gaddafi’s regime.

As predictions of Gaddafi’s downfall grew, fighting raged across Libya, with the rebels denying they were in talks with Gaddafi, who himself predicted swift victory against both the rebels and their Nato allies.