The sinkings were witnessed by NATO helicopters.

Nine boys aged 8-14 were killed through gun fire from NATO helicopters while collection firewood for their family.

He argued that NATO helicopters would be better suited to enforcement than jets because most violators are helicopters.

NATO helicopters circled over the city dropping antirocket flares, and armored vehicles moved into positions at street corners.

"NATO helicopters," Jon said at last.

Libya State TV reported that government forces shot down a NATO helicopter near Zliten.

Three combatants on the hotel roof were attacked by two of three circling NATO helicopters.

Despite security provided by NATO helicopters, tanks and soldiers, local police found 23 landmines along the Pope's motorcade route.

"When things are like this, one man can create panic by shouting," she said as the room filled with the throb of a NATO helicopter skimming past outside.

NATO helicopters drop leaflets advertising the reward.