Tunisia’s governing Islamists rejected on Thursday a plan by the prime minister to replace the government after unrest erupted over the killing of an opposition leader, deepening the worst crisis...
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- May 20, 2013
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Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali said he would form a government of technocrats without political affiliations, after the murder of opposition leader Chokri Belaid sparked protests.
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Reading comprehension
Answer the following questions
1 What event triggered Faouzi Zaghbib to take part in the rally?
a. His close friends were hurt by...
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Street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi, 26, set himself on fire in the centre of the Tunisian town of Sidbouzid after police confiscated his fruits and vegetables. He did it to protest against high...
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A bruised and battered Hong Kong squad returned yesterday from Tunis having run a 'barbaric' gauntlet as part of their preparation for the Asian Five Nations which kicks off later this month.
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A funky old medina and ancient archaeological treasures help history come alive in the sophisticated Tunisian capital.
1. Bardo Museum
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Tunisia is preparing legislation allowing private interests to run sea ports. Ports in Tunisia are run by a public agency, Office des Ports Nationaux de Tunisie, which also is responsible for...
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HIMALAYA Express and CMB Transport have introduced Tunis to their dedicated feeder network for serving the west Mediterranean, Greece and Turkey.
The companies will operate the...
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TUNIS: Would-be elephant hunters could realise their dream under a plan to promote African tourism by selling shares in the mammoth beasts and letting shareholders shoot them 10 years later.
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