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Tunisian PM resigns over protests

Sunday, February 27th 2011, 18:52

Tunisian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi announces he is resigning, a key demand of demonstrators following last month's uprising.
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VIDEO: 'Merciless beatings' at Tunisia demo

Sunday, February 27th 2011, 13:21
related places: Tunis

There have been clashes on the streets of Tunis as protesters call for the resignation of Tunisia's interim prime minister.
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VIDEO: Three dead as riots return to Tunisia

Sunday, February 27th 2011, 4:52
related places: Tunis

The Tunisian authorities say three people have been killed in clashes between demonstrators and security forces in the capital Tunis.
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VIDEO: 'Huge crush' at Libya-Tunisia border

Saturday, February 26th 2011, 22:33
related countries: Libya Libya

As thousands try to cross the border from protest-hit Libya into Tunisia, the Red Cross has warned that people are being injured as the overwhelmed authorities struggle to cope.
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Three killed in Tunisia protests

Saturday, February 26th 2011, 21:34

Three people die in clashes between security forces and protesters in the Tunisian capital in a second day of unrest.
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VIDEO: Tunisia revolution: One month on

Monday, February 21st 2011, 12:56
related countries: Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Tunisia is formally requesting the extradition of ex-President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali from Saudi Arabia, where he fled last month.
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Tunisia seeks Ben Ali extradition

Sunday, February 20th 2011, 22:00
related countries: Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Tunisia requests the extradition of ousted President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali from Saudi Arabia, where he fled last month amid popular protests.
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Islamist rally over Tunis brothel

Friday, February 18th 2011, 22:46
related places: Tunis

Tunisian police disperse dozens of Islamists demanding the closure of a brothel in the capital Tunis.
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Tunisia's Ben Ali 'seriously ill'

Thursday, February 17th 2011, 17:58
related countries: Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Deposed Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali is seriously ill in a Saudi hospital, according to reports.
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New Tunisia furore grips France

Wednesday, February 16th 2011, 15:54
related countries: France France

France's Foreign Minister Michele Alliot-Marie defends a property deal between her parents and an associate of the ousted Tunisian president.
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Italy warns Europe over migrants

Tuesday, February 15th 2011, 20:37
related countries: Italy Italy

Italy warns that an influx of Tunisian migrants arriving on its shores could have dire consequences for all European nations.
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VIDEO: Thousands make voices heard in Iran

Tuesday, February 15th 2011, 9:03
related countries: Egypt Egypt, Iran Iran

Thousands of demonstrators in Iran are making their voices heard inspired by the recent uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia.
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Italy alert over Tunisia migrants

Monday, February 14th 2011, 19:57
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Lampedusa

Italy struggles to cope with a crisis on the tiny island of Lampedusa after thousands of migrants arrived from Tunisia.
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Tunisia rejects Italy police call

Monday, February 14th 2011, 10:16
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Rome

The Tunisian government rejects calls from Rome to deploy Italian police officers on its territory to tackle a sudden wave of migration.
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VIDEO: 'The repercussions of revolution'

Monday, February 14th 2011, 9:58
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Rome

The Tunisian government has condemned calls from Rome to deploy Italian police in Tunisia to tackle a sudden wave of migration.
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Italy 'to send police to Tunisia'

Sunday, February 13th 2011, 17:00

Italy is to ask for permission to deploy police officers in Tunisia to tackle a sudden wave of migration, the interior minister says.
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VIDEO: Tunisian migrants head to Italy

Sunday, February 13th 2011, 8:46
related countries: Italy Italy

The Italian government has declared a humanitarian emergency after nearly 3,000 migrants arrive in the country in the last few days.
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Italy moves on Tunisia migration

Saturday, February 12th 2011, 21:47
related countries: Italy Italy

Italy declares a humanitarian emergency after nearly 3,000 migrants, mostly from Tunisia, arrive in the space of a few days.
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Iran 'house arrest' for Karroubi

Thursday, February 10th 2011, 14:08
related countries: Egypt Egypt, Iran Iran

Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi has been put under house arrest, his website says, after he called for a rally in support of Egypt and Tunisia's popular uprisings.
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New Jordan cabinet after protests

Thursday, February 10th 2011, 10:59
related countries: Egypt Egypt, Jordan Jordan

King Abdullah of Jordan swears in a new cabinet after nationwide protests inspired by the unrest in Tunisia and Egypt.
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Tunisia leader gets wide powers

Wednesday, February 9th 2011, 17:46

Tunisia's senate passes legislation giving the interim president powers to rule by decree and sidestep the parliament dominated by the ousted leader's associates.
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Hague on 'reform tour' in Tunisia

Tuesday, February 8th 2011, 18:18
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

UK Foreign Secretary William Hague meets Tunisia's interim prime minister at the start of a tour of North African and Middle Eastern countries affected by demands for political change.
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N Africa unrest hits Thomas Cook

Tuesday, February 8th 2011, 8:51
related countries: Egypt Egypt

Travel firm Thomas Cook warns that the political unrest in Egypt and Tunisia will hit its profits by an estimated £20m.
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French minister in Tunisia gaffe

Monday, February 7th 2011, 9:44
related countries: France France
related places: Marie

French Foreign Minister Michele Alliot-Marie, facing calls to resign, admits she was wrong to fly on a Tunisian businessman's plane.
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Tunisia suspends ex-ruling party

Sunday, February 6th 2011, 22:14

Tunisia shuts down the former ruling RCD party, three weeks after ex-President Ben Ali fled abroad amid opposition demonstrations.
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