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Thousands attend Belaid funeral in Tunis

General strike grips nation as political crisis deepens

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Tunisian union calls for general strike

Tension rises ahead of murdered opposition leader’s funeral

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Investors start a new scramble for Africa

Frontier markets outperform mainstream counterparts this year

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Intervention: the US won’t, Europe can’t

Europeans have caught the bug just as the US has shaken it off – but they lack the means

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Just Falafel’s taste for fast expansion

Fast-food outlet uses franchise partners for global chain

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A boardroom dispute has left the Financial Services Association of the UAE in disarray.

Al Jazeera coverage raises tough questions

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Al Jazeera seeks to extend its international influence by buying into the US television market.

Feb 6, 2013

Tunisian leader dissolves government

Move follows assassination of leading opposition figure

Feb 6, 2013

Rebels intensify attack on Damascus

Reports of concerted push from suburbs into city

A Palestinian protester throws a stone towards an Israeli military vehicle during clashes with Israeli security officers ©Reuters From US & CANADA Feb 6, 2013

Israel and Palestinians top Kerry’s agenda

Secretary of state made weekend calls to both leaders

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Egypt’s foreign currency reserves shrivel

Reserves fall below three-month import cover threshold

Feb 6, 2013

Beirut set to move on gas contracts

Questions raised over Lebanon’s readiness for process

MIDDLE EASTERN FINANCE Feb 6, 2013

Kuwait considers bailout for consumer debt

Central bank and ministers oppose proposed $6bn write-off

Feb 6, 2013

Report cites military corruption in MENA

Countries leave door open to waste, impunity and security threats

From AFRICA Feb 6, 2013

France sets March date to leave Mali

French and Chadian forces secure city of Kidal

MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Feb 6, 2013

Tunisian opposition leader assassinated

Killing of Chokri Belaid marks new level of political disorder

IRAN Feb 6, 2013

Iranian president’s ally freed from prison

No reason given for Saeed Mortazavi’s release or detention

From US & CANADA Feb 5, 2013

Obama planning first visit to Israel

Trip may signal intention to restart peace process

From EUROPE Feb 5, 2013

Sofia links Hizbollah to July bus bombing

Sofia claims ‘connection’ between militant group and two attackers

Feb 5, 2013

Ahmadi-Nejad faces criticism in Egypt

Tough message underscores tensions impeding resumption of normal ties

IRAN Feb 5, 2013

Iran forced to weigh nuclear compromise

Any move to strike a deal unlikely without US concessions

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