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Talks between South African's president and Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in Tripoli have ended with no announcement towards an end to Libya's conflict.

Jacob Zuma said Col Gaddafi would agree to a ceasefire but would not step down, as demanded by Nato and Libyan rebels.

The ceasefire proposal was rejected last month after a mediation mission by Mr Zuma on behalf of the African Union.

A spokesman for Libya's rebels dismissed calls for a ceasefire, and promised to continue their offensive.

Italy Foreign Minister Franco Frattini is expected to visit the rebel-held city of Benghazi on Tuesday.