Update from Libya

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Rebels in the port city of Misrata said they took over the local airport today from Colonel Gaddafi's retreating forces. Also, today, the European Union announced it is to open an office in the rebel-held city of Benghazi. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Maja Kocijancic, the spokesperson for the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs.

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