Michael Bloomberg says his White House campaign unknowingly used prison labour
Billionaire U.S. presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday said his campaign had unknowingly used prison workers to make telephone calls on his behalf.
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Clashes rock Beirut as security forces fire tear gas at protest
BEIRUT Tear gas engulfed central Beirut as security forces chased protesters near Lebanon's parliament on Sunday in a second night of street clashes that wounded dozens of people. | Video
Security forces fire tear gas, dozens wounded in Beirut protest
BEIRUT Security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets at Lebanese protesters in central Beirut on Saturday in clashes that went on into the night and wounded dozens of people.
With young prince and PR push, Saudi Arabia ready to take over G20 reins
NAGOYA, Japan Saudi Arabia is set to take over the G20 presidency for a year as it seeks to bounce back from an uproar over its human rights record and last year's killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
'We can't take it anymore': As Lebanon economy skids, jobs in firing line
BEIRUT Karim Daya was one of the last of his friends and family still in Lebanon. Now that his job is gone, he's packing his bags.
Lebanon slides deeper into turmoil, no sign of new government
BEIRUT A new wave of protests paralysed Lebanon on Wednesday after President Michel Aoun enraged demonstrators by urging them to end their revolt against corruption and cronyism in the political establishment. | Video
Lebanon slides deeper into chaos, no sign of new government
BEIRUT, Nov 13 Main roads across Lebanon were closed on Wednesday in fresh protests after President Michel Aoun angered demonstrators by urging them to end their revolt against corruption among the country's ruling elite.
Man killed as protests sweep Lebanon after Aoun interview
BEIRUT President Michel Aoun said on Tuesday Lebanon faced a catastrophe if protesters did not go home, igniting a new wave of demonstrations during which a protester was shot and killed after an altercation with Lebanese soldiers near Beirut.
Electricity, mobiles and cash - a snapshot of Lebanese grievances
BEIRUT Lebanese are protesting outside failing state agencies they see as part of a corrupt system in the hands of the ruling elite, as well as at banks they deem part of the problem.