Tunisia
In Libya, fleeing migrants are mistaken for Qadhafi’s mercenaries
World
March 6, 2011
In Libya, fleeing migrants are mistaken for Qadhafi’s mercenaries
Benghazi--As battles rage on in Libyan cities between rebel forces and armed brigades loyal to Libya’s unpopular leader, Muammar Qadhafi,…
European states, US evacuating thousands from Libya
Egypt
March 4, 2011
European states, US evacuating thousands from Libya
Several European countries including France, Germany and Spain began concerted efforts Thursday to shuttle thousands of migrants from Libya to…
Egypt authorities: 61,000 Egyptian nationals return from Libya
Egypt
February 27, 2011
Egypt authorities: 61,000 Egyptian nationals return from Libya
A total of 61,710 Egyptian nationals had been evacuated from Libya as of Saturday evening, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced…
Tunisian prime minister announces resignation
World
February 27, 2011
Tunisian prime minister announces resignation
Tunis--Tunisian Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi has announced his resignation after a renewed outbreak of street violence in the North African…
China uses whistles, water, police on protests
World
February 27, 2011
China uses whistles, water, police on protests
Large numbers of police--and new tactics like shrill whistles and street cleaning trucks--squelched overt protests in China for a second…
Algerian police try to break up protest in capital
World
February 19, 2011
Algerian police try to break up protest in capital
Algiers--Algerian police in riot gear used batons Saturday to break up a crowd of about 50 opposition supporters trying to…
Experts fear fresh wave of migration following Tunisia, Egypt uprisings
Egypt
February 16, 2011
Experts fear fresh wave of migration following Tunisia, Egypt uprisings
Nearly 100 irregular migrants believed to be Egyptian nationals have arrived in Sicily in two boats in the past three…
Cultural renaissance in Tunisia: Freedom of speech and a witch hunt
Art news
January 27, 2011
Cultural renaissance in Tunisia: Freedom of speech and a witch hunt
The Tunisian revolution is less than two weeks old, and the country, despite the hasty creation of a transition government,…
Egypt’s New Opposition
Opinion
January 27, 2011
Egypt’s New Opposition
The 25 January protests which hit Egypt yesterday may prove to be a historic turning point for Egypt’s small and…
Tunisia issues warrant for ousted president
World
January 26, 2011
Tunisia issues warrant for ousted president
Tunis--Tunisia said Wednesday it had issued an international arrest warrant for ousted president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who resigned…