The governor of Puerto Rico says Hurricane Irene has brought high winds and torrential rain to the Caribbean island, cutting electricity to about 800,000 people. Forecasters say Irene, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, is generating winds of up to 130km/h as it approaches the north coast of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, which share the island of Hispaniola. They say it could

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Libyan rebels are still fighting troops loyal to Colonel Gaddafi for control of Tripoli. The rebels say they've taken over most of the capital but are facing stiff resistance in some areas. Matthew Price is in Tripoli.

利比亚叛军仍在与忠于卡扎菲上校的力量争夺首都的黎波里的控制权。叛军表示，他们已经占领了首都大部分地区，但是在某些地区仍然面临顽固抵抗。Matthew Price在的黎波里报道。

Tripoli today is a tale of two cities. In one, jubilant opposition supporters believe they are finally witnessing the end of Colonel Gaddafi. Gunmen control the streets of their neighbourhoods. Pro-Gaddafi forces are nowhere to be seen. The other Tripoli is one of anxiety, of fear, of heavy weapons and explosions. The battle for this city is not over. From Colonel Gaddafi's compound, smoke can be seen rising as the two sides fight for control there. And here, around the hotel where foreign journalists have stayed ever since this uprising began, Gaddafi's supporters control the streets. The premature celebrations of last night seem not to have been repeated during the day. Instead, many stay indoors, wondering how long the fight for Tripoli will last.