Monthly Archives: December 2008

In Tunisia, security agents intimidate reporters – CPJ Press Freedom Online

In Tunisia, security agents intimidate reporters
CPJ Press Freedom Online, NY - Dec 31, 2008
"Harassment, arbitrary violence against reporters and censorship, unfortunately the norm in Tunisia , must cease." Security agents also blocked Ismail Dbara

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Tunisian president calls on Israel to halt Gaza bombing – AFP


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Tunisian president calls on Israel to halt Gaza bombing
AFP - Dec 31, 2008
TUNIS (AFP) — Tunisia's president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in his New Year's message on Wednesday.
Tunisia welcomes 2009 with confidence and optimism” says Tunisia Online News
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Gaza Conflict Could Afford US Opportunity in Region – Gallup.com


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Gaza Conflict Could Afford US Opportunity in Region
Gallup.com, DC - Dec 31, 2008
Solid majorities of citizens in Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon say that increasing pressure on Israel would improve their view of the United
Video: Israel Kills Top Hamas Figure AssociatedPress
Tunisia condemns Israeli assaults on Gaza Strip Trend News Agency
Kadhafi urges firm Arab stance against Israel over Gaza AFP
Xinhua - guardian.co.uk
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Online censorship protest turns into debate among Tunisian bloggers – magharebia.com


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Online censorship protest turns into debate among Tunisian bloggers
magharebia.com - Dec 31, 2008
By Jamel Arfaoui for Magharebia in Tunis – 31/12/08 A national day of protest against censorship in Tunisia, staged on December 25th, has prompted criticism

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New publication retraces Tunisia’s 3000 year history – Tunisia Online News

New publication retraces Tunisia’s 3000 year history
Tunisia Online News, Tunisia - Dec 31, 2008
Tunis, December 31, 2008- A new book retracing Tunisia’s 3000 year history, provides an illustrated bilingual history of the country.

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“Tunisia welcomes 2009 with confidence and optimism” says … – Tunisia Online News

Tunisia welcomes 2009 with confidence and optimism” says
Tunisia Online News, Tunisia - 3 hours ago
Tunis, December 31, 2008- In a New Year address to the Tunisian people on Wednesday, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali said that Tunisia “welcomes the New

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Britons 'planning cheaper holidays' – The Press Association


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Britons 'planning cheaper holidays'
The Press Association - 1 hour ago
increasing number of people planned to take short holidays in Britain, while other popular spots included Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, Thailand and Iceland.
Britons Favour Bulgaria for Vacations in 2009 Standart News
Holidays next year will be cheaper and shorter Belfast Telegraph
Credit crunched Britons plan cheaper holidays: poll AFP
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Moroccan, Tunisian bloggers on the Gaza bombings: ‘Innocents pay … – Reuters AlertNet

Moroccan, Tunisian bloggers on the Gaza bombings: ‘Innocents pay
Reuters AlertNet, UK - 15 hours ago
Continuing the coverage of reactions to Israel's bombing of Gaza, translations of what bloggers in Morrocco and Tunisia have written about the recent

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Tunisia ranked in top 3 places to invest in Africa and the Middle … – Tunisia Online News


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Tunisia ranked in top 3 places to invest in Africa and the Middle
Tunisia Online News, Tunisia - Dec 30, 2008
Tunis, December 30, 2008- Tunisia is confirming its reputation as one of the best spots for investing in property.In an online article released on Tuesday,
Top 3 Places To Invest In Africa & Middle East For 2009 Express Press Release (press release)
Dubai predicted to be top spot for property investors in 2009 Property Wire
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Tunisia: Tunisia, anew British tourists’ favourite destination – African Manager


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Tunisia: Tunisia, anew British tourists’ favourite destination
African Manager, Tunisia - Dec 30, 2008
Tunisia is getting anew a popular destination for British tourists as Turkey, Egypt and Morocco. This renewed interest stems from the fact that UK tourists

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