Hillary's presidential run rocked by fresh allegations of underhand tactics by the Clintons

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International efforts to help the nation after it was devastated by the quake and at least 52 aftershocks are being thrown under the microscope over suspicions some were given special treatment.

The Clinton Foundation in particular is now being scrutinised over suggestions it may have given its friends special treatment.

ABC News has released e-mails showing the State Department assisted friends of the Clintons in facilitating government contracts and aid groups.

The expose includes e-mails identifying people as “FOB” (friends of Bill Clinton) or “WJC VIPs” (William Jefferson Clinton VIPs) in the wake of the deadly 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

The correspondence shows Friends of Bill Clinton were flagged for special treatment by the State Department, while others who offered aid were redirected to a general government website.