UPDATE 1-Fierce clashes as rival factions battle in Libyan capital

TRIPOLI, May 26 (Reuters) - Heavy clashes erupted in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Friday, as armed groups aligned with the U.N.-backed government fought to fend off a major offensive by rival Islamist-leaning forces and militia fighters.

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