Libyan army pulls back from Misrata

Government troops retreated to the outskirts of Misrata under rebel fire today and the opposition claimed victory after officials in Tripoli decided to pull back forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi following nearly two months of laying siege to the western city.

The Pentagon, meanwhile, said the US Air Force carried out its first Predator missile strike in Libya today, but gave no details. The only reported airstrike today was a hit near Gaddafi’s compound in Tripoli that the government said caused no injuries.