Fresh Lebanon protests over spiralling economic crisis

Dozens of demonstrators angered by a deepening economic crisis rallied for a third consecutive day on Saturday after a night of violent riots sparked condemnation from the political elite.In the northern city of Tripoli, young men scuffled with security forces who fired rubber bullets to disperse crowds.The stand-off began after young men blocked a highway to prevent a number of trucks carrying produce destined for Syria from passing through, according to the official National News Agency.