Tripoli on alert for possible attacks

TRIPOLI, Libya - Rebels freshly installed in Libya's capital Tripoli braced for possible attacks from the remnants of Muammar Gadhafi's supporters on Thursday, the 42nd anniversary of his rise to power.

"We are ready, an attack is possible at any time against the rebels. We are not afraid," said Omar al-Hariri, a senior National Transitional Council defense official.

In recent days the streets of the capital have been quiet except for the frequent rattles and cracks of celebratory gunfire.