Report: Tunisia PM seeks aid to protect democracy – BusinessWeek

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Report: Tunisia PM seeks aid to protect democracyBusinessWeekTunisia's prime minister is quoted as appealing for international aid to help offset economic losses estimated in the billions following weeks of unrest …and more »

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Thomas Cook Offering North Africa Bargains to Lure Intrepid Travellers – Wall Street Journal (blog)

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shropshirestar.comThomas Cook Offering North Africa Bargains to Lure Intrepid TravellersWall Street Journal (blog)Manny Fontenla-Novoa, the CEO of Thomas Cook, expects the company to return to a full program in Tunisia by mid-February for travel from ….

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Tunisia calls up army reserves to confront unrest – AFP

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Ahram OnlineTunisia calls up army reserves to confront unrestAFPTUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia's interim government said Tuesday it has called up military reservists to bolster the army as it confronts pockets of unrest …Tunisia Calls Up Reservists t…

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Gulf citizens for political reform follow Tunisia’s lead – KY3

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Kansas City StarGulf citizens for political reform follow Tunisia's leadKY3By AP UNDATED (AP) — Tunisia's political protests that resulted in the ouster of its longtime president have inspired government demonstrations in Egypt, …Expat job …

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No Egypt-style protests in Yemen, says prime minister – CNN (blog)

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The GuardianNo Egypt-style protests in Yemen, says prime ministerCNN (blog)He accused opposition parties of "trying to duplicate what happened in Tunisia and Egypt, and act as if it should be imposed on the people here in Yemen. …Arab regimes st…

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Morocco: it’s complicated – Washington Post

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Reuters Blogs (blog)Morocco: it's complicatedWashington PostThe rapid-fire events in Tunisia and Egypt have caught people everywhere by surprise. That's especially true in the neighborhood (North Africa and the …Morocco is no Mideast dominoTh…

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Tribesmen in Jordan Issue Urgent Call for Political Reform – New York Times

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Kansas City StarTribesmen in Jordan Issue Urgent Call for Political ReformNew York TimesThey said that without it, the country was headed down the path taken by Tunisia and Egypt. “Before stability and food, the Jordanian people seek liberty, …Jord…

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Tunisia calls up reserve troops amid unrest – Fox News

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CBC.caTunisia calls up reserve troops amid unrestFox NewsAP TUNIS, Tunisia – Tunisia's Defense Ministry is calling up recently retired troops as the country struggles to contain unrest that has persisted even …Tunisia protest town fears for unf…

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"Yemen is not Tunisia or Egypt," says the prime minister – CNN

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Reuters"Yemen is not Tunisia or Egypt," says the prime ministerCNN"Yemen is not Tunisia or Egypt," he said. "Yemen has its own different situation… Yemen is a democratic country. Through all the stages, elections took …Is Y…

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Calls for French minister to resign after Tunisian holiday – Irish Times

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The GuardianCalls for French minister to resign after Tunisian holidayIrish TimesFRANCE'S FOREIGN minister Michèle Alliot-Marie came under pressure to resign yesterday as she struggled to staunch a row over a holiday she took in Tunisia …French …

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