NEW : Leading rebel official calls on international community to help Libyan rebels . At least 10 killed in Misrata shelling , he says . Tripoli , Libya ( CNN ) -- Moammar Gadhafi 's military machine pounded the western city of Misrata again Tuesday as France and Britain called for beefed-up NATO airstrikes to stop such attacks on the Libyan people . France and Italy call for intensified air strikes . Ex - Foreign Minister Abbas flies to Qatar ahead of an international meeting .
NEW : Leading rebel official calls on international community to help Libyan rebels . At least 10 killed in Misrata shelling , he says . France and Italy call for intensified air strikes . Ex - Foreign Minister Abbas flies to Qatar ahead of an international meeting .