Rough Waters Strand Americans in Libya

Rough Waters Strand Americans in Libya "More than a hundred Americans seeking to flee the widening chaos in Libya remained stuck in the capital, Tripoli, on Thursday as high seas prevented an evacuation ferry from departing for Malta.Philip J. Crowley, the State Department spokesman, said Thursday afternoon that the ferry could leave “within hours” if the weather permits. An official with the ferry company, Virtu Ferries, said high winds had tossed up sea swells as high as 16 feet throughout the day on Thursday."