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Tunisian Siblings Diagnosed with Novel Coronavirus after Death of Father

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:06:03 +1000

Tunis confirms first cases of Sars-like NCoV after brother and sister contract disease.

SARS Update: Tunisian Man Inflicted with Virus After Visit to Saudi Arabia Dies, 2 Others Infected, WHO Says Virus is Spreading

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:39:33 +1000

A Tunisian man who contracted the SARS-like novel coronavirus during a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia has died.

Kerry visits Oman for arms deal signing, talks on Syria, Mideast

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:49:02 +1000

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry flies to Oman on Tuesday for Raytheon Co's signing of an estimated $2.1 billion arms deal and to consult on Syria and Iran, U.S. officials said.

Tunisia: Topless Femen Activist Amina Tyler Arrested amid Police Clashes with Salafists [VIDEO]

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:52:07 +1000

Radical feminist activist demonstrates outside Great Mosque of Kairouan as security forces scuffle with hardline Ansar al-Shariah Islamists.

Thomas Cook flags return to dividends after refinancing

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:49:02 +1000

Thomas Cook on Thursday unveiled a 1.6 billion pound ($2.4 billion) refinancing plan on Thursday designed to cut debt and enable it to resume paying dividends in the latest stage of a turnaround at the world's oldest travel firm.

EBRD considers lifelines for small business in emerging Europe

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:42:02 +1000

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is considering ways to help small businesses in emerging Europe, including through direct lending, as the region suffers lacklustre growth, its president said on Saturday.

Eritrea: Smuggled Video Shows Freedom Friday Movement Spreading in North Korea of Africa

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:29:55 +1000

Exclusive footage shows residents of the capital Asmara reading posters calling for mass protests.

Algeria contemplates future without ailing Bouteflika

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:21:03 +1000

Ill-health may force veteran Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, now in hospital in Paris, to hasten his departure from power, plunging a youthful, restless nation into an uncertain political transition.

Libya: Car Bomb Hits French Embassy in Tripoli [VIDEO]

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:46:20 +1000

French president Francois Hollande says attack targets all countries fighting terrorism.

IMF says very close to $1.75 billion loan deal with Tunisia

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:35:02 +1000

The International Monetary Fund is very close to reaching an agreement with Tunisia on providing a precautionary credit line worth $1.75 billion, a senior IMF official told reporters on Tuesday.

Egypt loan talks end without deal but IMF sees progress

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:00:03 +1000

Egypt and the International Monetary Fund failed to agree on terms for a $4.8 billion (3.1 billion pounds) loan that could ease a worsening economic crisis in the Arab world's most populous nation.

Swiss freeze Greek ex-minister's assets, looks into money laundering

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:14:02 +1000

Swiss prosecutors have frozen 10 million Swiss francs (7 million pounds) in assets linked to Greek former Defence Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos and are investigating whether Swiss-based individuals assisted him in laundering money.

Eritrea: 'Freedom Friday' Movement Challenges 'North Korea of Africa'

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:06:03 +1000

Inspired by Arab revolutions, grassroots movement may change history in secretive Africa country.

Tunisia's Liberal Party Leader Baatour Arrested for Gay Sex

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:22:45 +1100

Opposition politician llegedly found performing a gay sex act in Tunis hotel with another man, and accused of being “passive sodomite.”

Femen Topless Jihad Day: Protests across Europe in Support of Tunisian Activist Amina Tyler [SLIDESHOW]

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:25:02 +1100

Ukrainian-based radical feminist activists stage protests in Paris, Kiev and Milan.

Libya: Two British Activists 'Gang-raped' in Front of Their Father

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:56:14 +1100

Pakistan-origin victims were heading to Gaza Strip in convoy when gang-raped in Benghazi.

Canada Responsible To Stop Citizens Committing Overseas Terrorism, Public Safety Minister Says

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:51:59 +1100

After confirming the remains of two Canadians at the site of Algeria gas plant attack in January, Canadian Public Safety Minister Vic Toews Wednesday said the federal government must prevent its citizens from travelling overseas to commit terrorism.

Top 10 Holy Week Movies to Help Reflect on the Easter Message (VIDEOS)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:49:31 +1100

With the growing trend toward secularism, many Christians now no longer observe the Holy Week like the past generations did. In tropical countries like the Philippines, Lent often coincides with summer and school vacation, which translates into trips to the beach for many Filipino families during the long four-day vacation starting from Holy Thursday until Easter Sunday.

UK Big Freeze: Thousands Book Last-Minute Trips Abroad to Escape Icy Easter

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:18:30 +1100

Bookings to warmer destinations up 73 percent compared to last year, travel agent says.

Topless Femen Activist Amina 'Safe Home' in Tunisia after Death Threats

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:55:58 +1100

Amina posted topless picture of herself online, triggering outrage from radical Islamist forces in Tunisia.

Femen Tunisia's Facebook Page Hacked by Islamic Cyber-Pirates

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:20:43 +1100

Tunisian activist Amina posts topless picture of herself in support of women’s rights.

Seven Highlights From Twitter First Seven Years

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:23:21 +1100

As Twitter celebrates its seventh birthday, we look back at some of the highlights of the last seven years.

Canadian’s Body Found At Algerian Gas Plant Attack Site Confirmed; Was He Victim Or Culprit?

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:27:48 +1100

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Monday confirmed a Canadian’s remains were found at the site of Algerian gas plan attack January, but the police department said that it is unable to confirm if the Canadian citizen involved in the attack was a victim or culprit.

Egypt Decries Women's Rights Declaration

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:13:02 +1100

Egypt's ruling Muslim Brotherhood warns that a U.N. declaration on women's rights could destroy society by allowing a woman to travel, work and use contraception without her husband's approval and letting her control family spending.

Tunisia's Broadened Government Begins Mission To Ease Unrest

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:33:13 +1100

Tunisia's new Islamist-led government, broadened to include independents to defuse unrest after the assassination of an opposition leader, began work on Thursday pledging to tackle grave economic woes before elections later this year.

Italy's Berlusconi promises parliamentary battle against magistrates

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:49:03 +1100

Italy's former prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, facing trial on tax fraud and sex charges and under investigation for suspected political bribery, promised to take on prosecutors after parliament opens this week.

Tunisia's Islamists fail to broaden coalition government

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:28:02 +1100

Tunisia's ruling Islamists have failed to bring more secular parties into a coalition government due to be formed by Friday to oversee elections in a transition process jolted by the assassination of a leftist politician.

Egyptian Protesters Perform Harlem Shake against President Morsi as Miami Heat Edition Goes Viral [VIDEOS]

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:52:22 +1100

Flash mob performs Harlem Shake outside offices of President Morsi of Egypt as protests in African country continue

Tunisia Arrests Suspect In Killing That Sparked Unrest

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:19:38 +1100

A hardline Islamist has been arrested in connection with the killing of a Tunisian opposition politician whose death earlier this month touched off protests across the country, a security source said on Monday.

Djibouti ruling party declares election victory, opposition says flawed

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:49:02 +1100

Djibouti's ruling coalition declared victory on Saturday in the Red Sea state's parliamentary election, but the opposition rejected the vote as flawed and said it planned demonstrations to protest against the outcome.