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In Libya, fleeing migrants are mistaken for Qadhafi’s mercenaries
World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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