BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libya's army clashed with Islamist militants in the eastern city of Benghazi early on Wednesday as part of a crackdown on fighters who have controlled parts of the oil-producing country since it overthrew ruler Muammar Gaddafi two years ago.
Western powers, worried about Libya's growing militia anarchy, have promised more aid to the army to curb former fighters and militants who fought to oust Gaddafi but have since challenged the OPEC country's government.
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