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Activists have also had to contend with suspicious market regulators.

In their lawsuit, the former top officials contend that Mr Musk was frustrated about being forced to complete the purchase and that the billionaire falsely accused them of misconduct to push them out.

Still, the new fees will almost certainly engender sticker shock for L.A. residents already contending with skyrocketing insurance premiums, rising rents and eye-popping grocery prices.

They contend it was obtained under duress following the revolution which toppled Colonel Gaddafi in 2011.

Israel has rejected the claim as “distorted and false,” and contends the Hamas-led Oct.