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Three members of president’s party quit Hamadi Jebali’s government

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Inexperienced Islamist leaders in Egypt and Tunisia are struggling to manage economic grievances

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Bahrain opposition agrees to attend talks

Government hopes to break two-year political impasse

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Belaid funeral stokes Tunisian tension

General strike grips nation as murdered leader is buried

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Tahrir sexual assault victims speak out

Controversial salafi preacher accuses women of ‘having no shame’

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Belaid funeral stokes Tunisian tension

General strike grips nation as murdered leader is buried

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Tunisian protesters hold a banner during a demonstration against the assassination of vocal government critic Chokri Belaid (featured on the banner) on February 7, 2013 in Siliana northwest of Tunis. Protesters torched and ransacked an office of the ruling Islamist Ennahda party in Siliana while spontaneous protests erupted in a dozen towns and cities in Tunisia despite the premier's attempts to defuse the crisis by pledging to form a new government. ©AFP Feb 8, 2013

Tunisian union calls for general strike

Tension rises ahead of murdered opposition leader’s funeral

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Just Falafel’s taste for fast expansion

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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

From US & CANADA Feb 6, 2013

Israel and Palestinians top Kerry’s agenda

Secretary of state made weekend calls to both leaders

Feb 6, 2013

Beirut set to move on gas contracts

Questions raised over Lebanon’s readiness for process

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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

Feb 6, 2013

Tunisian opposition leader assassinated

Killing of Chokri Belaid marks new level of political disorder

From 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

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