Tunisia
feb 17
Mr. Keker also twice invoked the role of the Internet in helping to fuel the protests in Tunisia and Egypt, raising the specter of government officials using such data to identify their political opponents. New York Times, Internet
President Nicolas Sarkozy sent a handwritten message of support to his embattled foreign minister, Michèle Alliot-Marie, on Wednesday, the day after embarrassing new revelations about her Christmas visit to Tunisia with her husband and her parents. New York Times, Europe
Described by diplomats in Paris as a routine courtesy call, the conversation nevertheless calls into question an earlier account by Ms. Alliot-Marie in which she said that she had no "privileged contact" with Mr. Ben Ali and was not aware of events unfolding in Tunisia when she was vacationing there between Christmas and New Year â € ™ s. New York Times, Europe
It was also Le Canard Enchaîné that two weeks ago broke the news of the ill-timed Tunisia trip. New York Times, Europe
Ms. Alliot-Marie's credibility related to Tunisia was first damaged Jan. 11, when she offered to Mr. Ben Ali's administration French police expertise in dealing with " security situations of this type. " € New York Times, Europe
It was later reported that France had approved the export of police equipment and crowd-control devices to Tunisia at the height of the demonstrations. New York Times, Europe
mar 2
In a rambling and defiant speech lasting more than 90 minutes, he challenged the United Nations to send a fact-finding mission to confirm his version of events, the opposite of what much of the world believes about the latest outbreak of discontent that has toppled the leaders of neighboring Tunisia and Egypt and threatened others in Yemen, Bahrain and elsewhere. NYTimes Front Page
Two American warships sailed through the Suez Canal on their way to the Mediterranean on Wednesday while, on Libya's western frontier with Tunisia, an exodus of migrant workers from Libya has reached "crisis point," €with tens of thousands of migrants, many of them Egyptians, unable to travel home. NYTimes Front Page
Foreign workers trying to leave Libya waited at the country's border with Tunisia on Tuesday as logistical challenges delayed them. New York Times, World
But far to the west, on the border with Tunisia, relief officials said Wednesday a crisis is unfolding as tens of thousands of migrant workers, mainly Egyptians, flee Libya's turmoil, some saying that they fear for their lives. New York Times, World
Unlike the protesters in Tunisia, Egypt and Bahrain who have demanded that their leaders step down, the large crowds here chanted praise for their sultan, Qaboos bin Said, who has ruled for nearly 41 years. New York Times, World
"We don't want to be like Tunisia, where I hear a lot of things were destroyed," Mr. Miaani said. New York Times, World
may 19
On Saturday, Syrian troops went into Tel Kelakh -- a day after a demonstration there demanded " the overthrow of the regime, " the slogan of revolutions that toppled Arab leaders in Egypt and Tunisia and challenged others across the Middle East. Reuters Top News
Tunisian security source says wife and daughter crossed border into Tunisia with Libyan delegation Guardian World
As part of his speech on the Middle East and North Africa Thursday, Obama will announce an economic aid package for Egypt and Tunisia — the two countries that have seen dictators actually relinquish power this year. NPR News Headlines
He will give his assessment of the impact of popular uprisings that have led to political changes in Egypt and Tunisia, Â and which continue in places like Syria, Libya and Yemen. VOA News
And he will reveal other steps to bolster loans, trade and international support in Egypt and in Tunisia, the two nations seen as models of hope in a time when protests elsewhere in that part of the world are being violently crushed. MSNBC Mideast/N. Africa
Promises by the U.S. to launch a new trade partnership in the Middle East and North Africa and to prod world financial institutions to help Egypt and Tunisia more. AP Top Headlines
' " She said he told her the four were to be taken early Thursday to the border with Tunisia, where they would cross out of Libya. AP World
WASHINGTON ( Reuters ) - President Barack Obama will unveil an economic aid program for Egypt and Tunisia on Thursday as part of a broad effort to support democratic reform in the Middle East and North Africa, U.S. officials said. Reuters International
President pledges cash to support Egypt and Tunisia after criticism US has been too slow to support uprisings Guardian World
Human rights groups say the Assad government has killed more than 800 protesters since demonstrations erupted two months ago in the wake of pro-democracy revolutions ousting autocratic rulers in Tunisia and Egypt. LA Times World News
The pro-democracy protests sweeping the Arab world arrived in the semiautonomous Kurdish region of Iraq nearly three months ago, inspired by the revolts in Tunisia and Egypt. NYTimes Front Page
In a newly released audio tape, Osama bin Laden is heard rejoicing in the string of uprisings in the Arab world, which have toppled autocratic rulers from Tunisia to Egypt. Daily Beast Cheat Sheet
oct 23
Since uprisings began 10 months ago, the leaders of Tunisia, Egypt and Libya have been toppled, while Syria and Yemen continue to see mass demonstrations against autocratic rule. Reuters Media
Facts and figures about Tunisia, which on Sunday is holding its first truly free elections since 1956 independence: Seattle Times full feed
This year 's autonomous surge for democracy in Egypt and Tunisia has done far more to galvanise the region and undermine its dictatorships than anything the US did in Iraq. Guardian World
GEOGRAPHY: Tunisia lies in the center of North Africa, sandwiched between Algeria to the west and Libya to the east. Washington Post World
Tunisia was the first Arab country to topple its dictator, and it is now also the first to put democracy into practice. Christian Science Monitor All
In the 10 months since the uprising, Tunisia 's economy, part of the reason for the revolution in the first place, has only become worse as tourists and foreign investors have stayed away. MSNBC World
A glance at the main parties competing in Tunisia 's elections for a constitutional assembly. ABC News World
Tunisia 's revolution set off a series of similar uprisings across the Middle East that are now being called the Arab Spring, and if Tunisia 's elections produce an effective new government they will serve as an inspiration to pro-democracy advocates across the region. Seattle Times full feed
A glance at the main parties competing in Tunisia 's elections for a constitutional assembly. Seattle Times full feed
oct 24
Lieberman added that Abbas was concerned only about his personal survival after the overthrow of his " friends " in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. Seattle Times full feed
Tunisia 's voters go to the polls in Arab spring 's first election - video Guardian World
Tunisia 's first democratic elections were already threatening to overshadow the WEF event, even before the death of former Libyan leader Muammar Gadaffi. BBC Business
A moderate Islamist party claimed victory Monday in Tunisia's landmark elections as preliminary results indicated it had won the biggest share of votes, assuring it will have a strong say in the future constitution of the country whose popular revolution led to the Arab Spring. CTV News Latest
In Tunisia, Radio Mosaique FM posted results from polling stations around the country Monday, with many showing a commanding lead for Ennahda. NPR News Headlines
Inspired by uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt, Yemen 's loose coalition of student protesters, tribal leaders and dissident army factions has been pressing him to leave since January. Reuters International
Live coverage as Libya comes to terms with liberation and death of Muammar Gaddafi and Tunisia awaits outcome of first elections of Arab spring Guardian World
Thousands took to the streets of Tunisia to call for old regime politicians to be ousted after the fall of president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, as the cabinet prepared a reshuffle. MSNBC World
