Rockets on the outskirts of Sirte fire and strike targets in the Libyan city - as anti-Gaddafi forces close in on fighters loyal to Muammar Gaddafi.<br/> The Libyan government forces say they have one of Gaddafi's sons cornered in the center of Sirte - one of the last loyalist strongholds and Gaddafi's hometown.<br/> But, a determined resistance is keeping them at bay.<br/> After weeks of fighting, National Transitional Council forces have taken most of Sirte - driving loyalist forces into two northern neighborhoods close to the Mediterranean Sea.<br/> Capturing Sirte will consolidate the NTC's control of Libya, but international concern is growing about civilians caught up in the violence.<br/> As fighting raged on the streets - families emerged from their houses - trying to leave.<br/> NTC officials have said Gaddafi is not in Sirte - and is believed to be far in the south in the Sahara desert.<br/> Sarah Irwin, Reuters.
