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Tunisia's President Appoints New Prime Minister After Fresh Wave of Violence

TUNIS, Tunisia -- Tunisia's interim president chose a former government minister as a new prime minister on Sunday, appealing for a return to calm following new violent protests that have been hobbling this North African country since the ouster of its long-time autocratic leader. Beji Caid-Essebsi will replace Mohammed...

Mubarak Driven From Egyptian Presidency: A Timeline

For the past 30 years, many Egyptians have regarded President Hosni Mubarak in the same way they view the Sphinx and the pyramids at Giza: an immovable, permanent feature of their landscape. But that era has ended. Mubarak was driven from office today after decades in power and a final show of defiance. The 82-year-old...

Egypt-Mubarak: A Timeline

For the past 30 years, many Egyptians have regarded President Hosni Mubarak in the same way they view the Sphinx and the pyramids at Giza: an immovable, permanent feature of their landscape. So why did his supposedly resilient regime crumble after over just two weeks of protests? Here's a guide to the events at home and...

Tunisia Issues Arrest Warrant for Ousted President Ben Ali

Tunisia has issued an international arrest warrant for the country's recently ousted president, his wife and several members of their families, the country's justice minister announced today. Lazhar Karoui Chebbi told reporters that he had asked Interpol to help detain former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who fled to...

Will Egypt Facebook Flashmob Protests Yield Tunisian Results?

Just how powerful a tool is social networking? Egypt is about to have that question answered on Tuesday, as a nationwide day of protest organized on Facebook, Twitter and other sites will spring into action. Organizers of the event, dubbed a "day of revolution," have been inspired by the recent overthrow of Tunisia's...

Background on mohamed ghannouchi

Mohamed Ghannouchi ( Muhammad Al-Ghannushi; born 18 August 1941) is the former Prime Minister of Tunisia and was self-proclaimed acting President of the country for a few hours starting 14 January 2011, under Article 56 of the Constitution of Tunisia.

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